“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordJanuary 26, 1994
I rise to recognize the dedication and perseverance of the senior Senator from Illinois, Paul Simon. He has made a difference. He is my good friend. But I do not rise to speak out of friendship. I simply think that Paul Simon is a Senator who can--make a difference. He is a Senator who has made a difference. Mr. President, we in Government spend a lot of time patting ourselves on the back for our accomplishments, whether real or imagined. Most Americans see through this and have taken to wondering whether Washington can get anything done at all. Paul Simon has spent his career rebutting this image--not with rhetoric, but with action. Just this past weekend, I was so very proud to read of Paul Simon's latest achievement--the latest example of one man making a real difference amidst a veritable sea of indifference.
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Metzenbaum honors Senator Paul Simon for his dedication and impact on society.

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