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Date Posted: 07:23:53 06/03/01 Sun
Author: Anonymous
Subject: Daschle Honored

http://www.rapidcityjournal.com

Daschle honored at American Rivers exhibit

By Lisa Hilton, Associated Press Writer

SIOUX FALLS — Soon-to-be Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle was honored in
Sioux Falls on Wednesday at the opening of an exhibit that retraces the trail
of Lewis and Clark.


The ceremony kicks off a national three-year, 25-city tour of the
"Discovering the Rivers of Lewis and Clark" exhibit in anticipation of the
bicentennial of their exploration.


During the ceremony, Gov. Bill Janklow thanked the Democratic leader for
fighting for the Missouri River in Congress. He also thanked him for his
friendship the past 10 years.


"You bring an integrity to what you do," he said to Daschle. "I speak for the
people of this state when I say we're proud of you."


Daschle, who assumes the role of majority leader Tuesday, said the state is
lucky to have Janklow's leadership and friendship.


"Over the years, I have come to admire him," Daschle said.


In a political environment that often tears down the other guy, Janklow has
supported him, he said.


Daschle also gave much of the credit for the river restoration to Janklow.


"Bill Janklow cares about that river more than anyone in South Dakota,"
Daschle said.


In recent years, Daschle has become good friends with the Republican
governor, and they have cooperated on many issues including restoring the
river.


In January, the two met in front of the South Dakota Legislature to sign an
agreement linked to a federal law that transfers federal land along the river
to the state and two American Indian tribes. The land had previously been
managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.


That transfer put the river back in the hands of those who live along it and
should have responsibility for it, Daschle said Wednesday.


American Rivers promotes U.S. river conservation. It has named the Missouri
River an endangered river for seven years, and twice the Missouri has been
listed as the most endangered river in the country.


American Rivers President Rebecca Wodder presented the Lewis and Clark Corps
of Recovery Leadership Award to Daschle to recognize the work he has done to
protect the Missouri.


"Because of the leadership of Sen. Tom Daschle, the future looks brighter for
the Missouri River than it has in many years," she said.


After the ceremony, Daschle was followed closely by members of the national
media, including crews from CNN and NBC.


Although his name has been mentioned as a potential candidate for president
in 2004, Daschle said he will focus on his new role as Senate majority leader
for now.


He assured South Dakotans he will not forget who put him there.


"I still strongly believe I'm a South Dakotan first," he said. "It's good for
me to come home and recharge my batteries."


He said he will again tour all 66 South Dakota counties this year.


The exhibit will be on display at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls this
Friday through June 24. It is sponsored by American Rivers, the Corps of
Engineers and The History Channel, and includes material donated by National
Geographic.


The exhibit will stop in Pierre and Yankton later this year.

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