Thomas Daschle: “Let me simply return the compliment of the distinguished Senator from Iowa, the chairman of the committee. He and I have…”

“Let me simply return the compliment of the distinguished Senator from Iowa, the chairman of the committee. He and I have spent more hours than either of us have been able to count over some long months with the hope and expectation that we would be coming to this point. His extraordinary tenacity, his leadership, his vision for agriculture, his ability to work with all sides, his ability to articulate positions of our caucus and of Senators with whom he both agreed and disagreed is remarkable. The people of Iowa have had many proud moments in their history. I cannot think of a prouder moment for the State of Iowa, this special time for us as we bring this very important issue to a close in the Senate. In the most heartfelt way, I offer my congratulations to Senator Harkin for his leadership. I must say, without being repetitive, his comments about the distinguished Senator from Indiana are so true. There isn't anybody in this Chamber I have greater respect for than Dick Lugar.”