J. Thurmond: “It is only fitting that we honor them.”

Mr. President, I rise today to address an important national health concern.

I am pleased to rise today to submit a Senate resolution which designates August 16, 2000 as 'National Airborne Day.'

My legislation will give the labeling authority to the Department of Health and Human Services and its subsidiary the Food and Drug Administration which have more experience in these matters.

Rather than wait for the long term repercussions of an alcohol health benefits campaign, we should take action now to thwart its inevitable effects.