U.S. State Attorneys General

We are at war. There is no question that that is the truth. We are at war. And I believe that it is fair under the Constitution for us to declare that war if we are at war, and if we do not wish to engage in the war, to withdraw from that…

I thank my colleague. I, too, thank the leadership for affording the Senate an opportunity to express our profound sorrow and to offer condolences to the families and friends of the fallen people of Littleton, CO. The tragic truth is that…

As one example, let me put on the record I believe that our country should, at least, have assisted African countries in an effort to end the genocide in Rwanda, but we turned our back to our shame, and, to their shame, so did the rest of…

I would simply conclude the debate on our side by saying that it is my prayer and I think the prayer of every American that the God of Abraham, the God of Israel, the God of Jacob, the God of Ishmael, and the God of the Prophet Muhammad…

I have a great degree of compassion. I hear them at every town hall meeting in my district which is a high technology district. But the Smith substitute, I think, cuts the compromise just about right. It realizes that the people who are…

The public's lack of access to federal research data is an issue of growing concern to Members of the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee. The lack of public access to research data feeds general public mistrust of…

Yes, Senator, per your request $1,500,000 will be directed to the New Mexico HIDTA for fiscal year 1999 in order to combat the methamphetamine problem in your state.

No, sir. I think that may be the accurate description of some. It is not mine. Here is why. Shays-Meehan does not violate Buckley v. Valeo's prohibition on expenditure. Buckley v. Valeo allowed limits on contributions.

I applaud the point of view of my colleague on the gambling interests. I think he is courageous. I am only concerned about the State soft money not being closed in this bill, which it is closed in Shays-Meehan; and I wonder if the…

A serious concern I have is, if your opponent does not have any money, how can your opponent make public, make widely known the list of donors that you have? My biggest concern is that, that if your opponent does not have money, all the…

I have a warning to libertarians. Libertarians, please be worried, be very worried about a bill that creates, and I quote, ``. . . the Attorney General shall specify . . . an available secondary verification process . . . to provide final…

I just wanted to ask about the bill's provision of what is called a final confirmation. If the Social Security or the INS does not have a record of you, as, for example, if you do not have a Social Security card, or you are born here so…

This Committee is increasingly aware of the unique problems meth poses, as well as the cleanup of their toxic labs. This is an area where a HIDTA can provide much needed assistance to a community, therefore I can understand your interest…

The Customs Service has certainly had to make difficult choices in the marine program under budget constraints. However, I recognize the importance of these vessels to drug interdiction efforts.

I thank Senator Snowe for bringing this serious matter to our attention. I certainly understand and share her concerns about the importance of operating these drug interdiction vessels in a safe condition.

Indeed, I share many of the concerns of Senator Coverdell regarding taxpayer rights. I commend the Senator for his tenacious work on behalf of taxpayers, particularly low-income taxpayers who are least able to defend themselves. This…

No, it is not the committee's intent to change this determination because it would hurt the poor and the young--the very people who benefit most from these community organizations. I agree that it is important that these non-profit…

The Senator from Utah is correct. The arson task force he describes is exactly the kind of program the Subcommittee wishes the BATF to engage in.

No, it is not. This language is not intended to harm non-profit community organizations.

I would be honored to support Senator Domenici's request in this amendment. I had some experience with FLETC, too. I visited the campus in Artesia, NM, a few years ago and was very impressed. It is one of the opportunities that Federal…

I might add this amendment is acceptable to both sides. It is a very, very important program. It is basically the drug czar's program. We know we have spent an awful lot of money on this program in the last few years, but clearly it is…

This amendment is about child care services for children of Federal employees, which allows agencies to provide child care at an affordable cost.

The package of amendments I have sent to the desk have been agreed to by both sides. This package includes the following items: Language regarding antique firearms regulation and an exemption for muzzle loader firearms under the Gun…

I would support the content of my friend from New York's amendment if it was applied to the National Labor Relations Act. But, it is way beyond campaign finance reform. For example, it requires disclosure that I happen to support--how much…