Nov 12, 2002
I am aware that the current Remedial Action Plan and other processes consider an evaluation of the effects of cleanup alternatives and that many Remedial Action Plans already include such an evaluation. Additional evaluation is not…
James M. Jeffords
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James M. Jeffords is a former U.S. Senator from Vermont, known for his independent stance after leaving the Republican Party in 2001. He served in the Senate from 2001 to 2007 and was previously a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975 to 1989. Throughout his political career, Jeffords focused on environmental issues, education, and healthcare reform. He was instrumental in promoting legislation aimed at reducing pollution and addressing climate change, advocating for the establishment of uniform standards for industrial emissions.
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Oct 16, 2002
I first want to salute the Senator from Montana, Mr. Baucus, as well as my good friend and colleague, Senator Grassley, for their bipartisan effort and leadership in crafting S. 3018, the Beneficiary Access to Care and Medicare Equity Act…
Oct 10, 2002
the vote on the Levin substitute amendment is one of the most important votes we will cast in this process. I commend the Senator from Michigan for his fine work on this alternative. The Levin amendment urges the United Nations to take…
Oct 8, 2002
I am very disturbed by President Bush's determination that the threat from Iraq is so severe and so immediate that we must rush to a military solution. I do not see it that way. I have been briefed several times by Defense Secretary…
Sep 13, 2002
Additionally, Congress made significant changes in the Department of Defense in 1949. Thus, the thoughtful and deliberate process to create an effective Department of Defense did not happen in a summer, a year, or even one session of…
Sep 13, 2002
It was founded upon discussion, debate, and compromise. Let me be clear that I am not advocating we take 5 years to debate the proposal before us, only that we ought to be thoughtful and deliberative. This current reorganization will…
Sep 13, 2002
We know what went wrong, and I firmly hope that we, as a nation, will develop comprehensive plans to address the shortcomings in our intelligence gathering and communication efforts. Because of the similarity of the September 11 attacks…
Sep 13, 2002
I have listened carefully to your dissertation of the past and the responsibilities that all of us have to make sure we uphold the Constitution. And I also recognize that what the administration was doing in this regard, and agree with the…
Sep 13, 2002
Amazing. As I have said many times, I understand, in the wake of the horrific events of September 11, we would look for ways to strengthen our Nation's defense to prevent any further catastrophe. I fully support that goal, but we must be…
Sep 13, 2002
In the 200-year history of this body, there has never been a more vigilant defender of the legislative branch than the Senator from West Virginia.
Sep 13, 2002
It is clear it will veto any legislation that is not almost identical to its proposal. Recently, President George Bush, speaking about this legislation, said: The Senate had better get it right. I agree with the President that we do have a…
Sep 13, 2002
The Bush administration proposal and the Lieberman substitute we are debating represent a dramatic reorganization of the Federal Government. The most obvious difference between the process in the 1940s and this summer is time. The creation…