Thomas Daschle: “Today the Senate bids farewell to a group of young men and women who have served as U.S. Senate pages for the spring…”

“Today the Senate bids farewell to a group of young men and women who have served as U.S. Senate pages for the spring semester. These young people have been witnesses to vigorous debates on a number of issues of national significance--truly spirited debates. Just this past week, they watched as Senate Dole gave his final speech as a U.S. Senator. We in the Senate appreciate all that they did to serve the needs of this body--and those needs were many. The Senate pages serve a very valuable and important role in the day-to-day workings of the Senate, and we very much thank them for their work. As these young people return to their respective communities, it is my hope that they will take with them a better understanding of how this Government works, and understand the necessity of working together to achieve a common goal. Perhaps someday, one or more of them will return as Members of the U.S. Senate. To the pages, on behalf of myself, the majority leader and all Members of the Senate, we wish you well, good luck in the years ahead, and we say thank you.”