I thank the panel for very, very good testimony that is going to help this process considerably.

I think that would clarify the situation.

I rise today to ask my colleagues to co-sponsor an important bill related to the Medicare Home Health benefit.

I applaud the leadership of both President Clinton and Prime Minister Ecevit.

I did not make any representation to anyone to that effect, and I wanted to clear that up for the record.

Balancing the dual responsibilities of public service and family life is always a challenging task.

I am fortunate to love and receive the love of such a special woman.

Her service to our community deserves the thanks and gratitude of us all.

Had I been present, I would have voted Aye on each of them.