We must control our borders even as we work to protect the dignity and rights of individuals.

Every child in America deserves the chance to get the high-tech know-how to unlock the promises of the 21st century.

These welcome modifications, however, are still not sufficient to ensure that workers will be able to exercise choice.

You knew that the costs of your action were high but the costs of inaction were far greater.

S. 143 lacks clear, firm lines of accountability and responsibility between the Federal Government and States.

Drug trafficking is our common enemy.

Mexico's triumph in this epic endeavor will be America's triumph as well.

We can balance the budget without cutting back on our commitment to our educational future.

I am determined that we will make sure that in the United States we will have the tools, the means we need to keep the American people safe.

Mexico's early repayment of $700 million serves proof that our actions were proper and that they will be rewarded.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and with their families.

The authority conferred upon the President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America to executive mutual waivers of claims of liability on behalf of the United States for damages arising out of cooperative activities…

By devolving Job Corps to the States, S. 143 would create over 40 costly, duplicative State administrative arrangements for Job Corps.

I know I speak for all Americans when I send my condolences to the victims of yesterday's terrible earthquake in western Mexico and to their families.

Senator Nunn has served our country with tireless devotion and steady leadership.

I am grateful for his wise counsel and personal friendship.

I want to reward responsibility, not punish it; to increase opportunity, not shrink it; to strengthen our families, not weaken them.

We want parents to care for their children.