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“SENATOR LEAHY'S 10,000TH VOTE” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the Senate section on pages S13106 on Oct. 25, 1999.
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SENATOR LEAHY'S 10,000TH VOTE
Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, I rise to recognize one of my colleagues, Senator Pat Leahy, who has cast his 10,000th vote. I congratulate him on his tenure in the Senate.
Senator Leahy and I have worked together in the past on many agricultural issues and legislation as members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Most notably we worked closely together on two farm bills, both in 1990 when Senator leahy served as chairman of the committee and in 1996 when I served as chairman. Senator Leahy joined with me in reviewing the organization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and developing legislation to streamline its operations. We both share an interest in conservation issues and have worked together to provide opportunities for farmers to preserve and protect their natural resources.
We have both recognized the importance of a bipartisan approach on major legislation originating in the committee. I value the partnership that we formed to move important agricultural legislation through the committee and through the Senate.
My colleague, Senator Pat Leahy, deserves commendation for his service and tenure in the Senate. I am proud to serve with him and look forward to working together in the future on issues of mutual interest.
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