[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 18] [Senate] [Page 23542] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]TRIBUTE TO BRIAN POMPER Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, I want to recognize one key staff member whose last day in the Senate is today and that is Brian Pomper. He has worked in my Senate office since March 2003. He has served as my chief trade counsel over the past 2 years. In that time, Brian has been at the center of each and every trade initiative that has passed through this Congress. He has worked tirelessly and fairly with Members and staff of both parties in both Houses, and he has bridged gaps that have seemed insurmountable. He is very intelligent, very conscientious, and one of the most decent persons I have ever had the privilege to know. Brian Pomper will be sorely missed in the Senate. Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, at this time I would like to recognize Brian Pomper, chief trade counsel for the Democratic staff on the Finance Committee. Today is Brian's last day with the committee. Brian has been a real asset to the Senate, and he will be greatly missed. He has worked both with my staff and sometimes against my staff, but let me tell you this: He is the sort of person who, whether he is with you entirely or against you, is a wonderful person to work with. So at all times the lines of communication with him between our staffs always remained open, and it has always been a friendly relationship. Brian is a very warm and decent person, and I wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors. It is my understanding that he is going to go into the private sector, the cold cruel world of the private sector. I hope he enjoys it, but I want to thank him for his cooperation with us. ____________________