Lane Kirkland, the kind of labor leader the former governor of a right-to-work state could love.... - Doug Henwood >Delivered-By-The-Graces-Of: White House Electronic Publications >Precedence: Bulk >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Date: Mon, 12 Jun 1995 20:05-0400 >From: The White House <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: 1995-06-12 President on Lane Kirkland Retirement >Keywords: Ceremonial-Remarks, Economy, Labor, President, Recognition >Document-ID: PDI://OMA.EOP.GOV.US/1995/6/12/7.TEXT.1 > > > > THE WHITE HOUSE > > Office of the Press Secretary > >________________________________________________________________________ >For Immediate Release June 12, 1995 > > > STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT > > > American workers -- and workers around the world -- owe a >tremendous debt of gratitude to Lane Kirkland. For nearly five decades, >he has been a catalyst for international democracy and a guiding force >for workplace fairness, dignity and innovation. > > His record of achievement rivals the great labor leaders that came >before him and his ideas and accomplishments will benefit working >families for generations to come. He served with distinction during some >of the toughest times for American workers and brought creativity, a >laser-like determination, true grit and an unparalleled intellect to his >job as president of the AFL-CIO. > > Hillary and I wish him the very best for the future, and will >always be grateful for his strong support, keen advice and valued >friendship. > > > > > > >-30-30-30-
