September 12,2000

Roth Welcomes Larry Craig to Finance Committee


WASHINGTON -- Senate Finance Committee Chairman William V. Roth, Jr. (R-DE) Tuesday welcomed Senator Larry Craig (R-ID) to the Finance Committee. Senator Craig will fill the seat of Senator Paul Coverdell, who died this summer, for the remainder of the session.

"I extend a hearty welcome to Larry -- he is a great addition to the Committee. I look forward to working with him on the important issues we will be addressing during the final weeks of this session," Roth stated.