May 12, 2005
I echo the comments of my good friend. The Senator from Hawaii has given us an opportunity to listen to the goodness he has given us in many speeches. I thank the Senator for what he has done today.
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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May 11, 2005
I rise today in support of manager's package for the highway bill. This package, which combines all four titles of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act, increases funding for our highways and transit systems…
May 11, 2005
I thank again Senator Inhofe and Senator Bond for their leadership on this bill. I am glad to be here on the Senate floor continuing to debate this important legislation. This managers' package we have before us today will increase the…
Apr 28, 2005
I have been in the Congress some 30 years. I have seen a lot of budgets. I have voted for some, and voted against others, but in all my days, I have rarely seen a more irresponsible budget than the one this Congress is about to approve. In…
Apr 28, 2005
The Bond amendment is opposed by the: U.S. Conference of Mayors, State Water Pollution Control Administrators, Environmental Council of States, Trout, Unlimited, Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies, Metropolitan Water Agencies, American River…
Apr 28, 2005
One of our Nation's most precious resources is our water. Water quality affects the environment, wildlife, our health, and our economy. Section 1620 of the transportation bill recognizes the significant contribution that roads make to…
Apr 28, 2005
If I may interrupt for a moment, I support what you are saying 100 percent. I warn Members they should not give any thought, right now, anyway, of believing they do not need to be here. We have to get this done. The country needs it.
Apr 27, 2005
I rise to discuss S. Res. 118, a resolution I submitted with Senator Leahy to recognize the Enosburg Falls Vermont Dairy Festival in honor of Harold Howrigan. Harold is a dairyman through and through. He recently retired from the board of…
Apr 27, 2005
I rise today, our third day of debate on the highway bill. As we have stated before, this is vital legislation that will have an impact on every American. I join Senator Inhofe in calling on my colleagues to come to the floor to offer…
Apr 26, 2005
when you live in Vermont, you must endure a long, hard winter. To keep spirits up, a Vermonter will look for signs of spring, sometimes in the most unlikely places. One leading indicator of brighter days ahead is a phenomenon known as the…
Apr 26, 2005
I am very pleased to concur in the amendment. The Senator has made an excellent presentation. I appreciate the work of the Senator. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 572) was agreed to.
Apr 26, 2005
I thank the Senator for his good words. I hope the Senators viewing this will join so we can expedite passage of this bill.