Alan Simpson said "I have come to know this man very well. He is one fine Senator, one fine friend. The remarkable admiration and respect they have for him in New Hampshire is evident. They know that he is fully in this tough issue. And this is a tough, tough issue. This is one of the most sensitive issues of our times, and now it is here before us today. I commend those Senators, all of them--Senator Smith, Senator McCain; Senator Helms who will be on the other side of the issue from me, Senator Kerry, and Senator Pressler. My remarks will not be long and then I will yield to Senator Smith who will indeed present what I know will be a powerful statement and one that should be heard by all. But I think we should carefully listen to the veterans of Vietnam." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJanuary 26, 1994

I have come to know this man very well. He is one fine Senator, one fine friend. The remarkable admiration and respect they have for him in New Hampshire is evident. They know that he is fully in this tough issue. And this is a tough, tough issue. This is one of the most sensitive issues of our times, and now it is here before us today. I commend those Senators, all of them--Senator Smith, Senator McCain; Senator Helms who will be on the other side of the issue from me, Senator Kerry, and Senator Pressler. My remarks will not be long and then I will yield to Senator Smith who will indeed present what I know will be a powerful statement and one that should be heard by all. But I think we should carefully listen to the veterans of Vietnam.

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Alan Simpson

Wyoming

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Editor's note · Context

The speaker is discussing the importance of a debate on a sensitive issue involving veterans and acknowledging fellow senators.

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