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we do have some important work to finish tomorrow. That is why I thought I would spend a few minutes tonight reminding my colleagues of a very significant part of that work. Before I came to work this morning, I spent a little time with…
it will only take 90 seconds to thank Senator Lott for his leadership and the two managers, Senator Grassley and Senator Baucus, who have literally worked tirelessly on this piece of legislation to help the people along the gulf coast…
the Senate has taken a big step forward in helping Louisiana and the other States affected by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma by passing H.R. 4440, the Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005, also known as the GO Zone Act. I realize that…
I thank the Senator. I will probably speak for about 15 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
I begin as my leader is in the Senate to say the bill they most certainly have presented for our consideration is one that needs attention and needs deliberation. The PATRIOT Act is a very important part of the security of our Nation. We…
The point is, this was not just a natural disaster, it was a manmade disaster. One of our columnists captured it correctly. You could almost argue, based on the evidence that is in, independent evidence, that it was a Federal…
The Senator has been very patient. I realize we have to move forward. But if he would grant me a few more questions--one or two. I understand those pieces and those packages, because of course we are following them very carefully. But I…
I ask the leader, if I could, please, I understand, I want the leader to know, we have passed 21 pieces of legislation. I take him at his word. It has been very hard to follow as these things have moved so quickly, in some cases, and not…
is this the continuing resolution? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct.
we had a colloquy this morning with the leader about the need to do more for the victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. I am not going to ask for a record vote, and I am not going to delay the debate, but I do want to be recorded as…
earlier this morning we had a colloquy that expressed concerns. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator will be advised that all time for debate has expired.
we observe Veterans Day on an anniversary of a day when war ended and our Nation was again at peace. November 11, 1918, Armistice Day, has been a day we use to remember our debt to all who have worn the uniform of the United States. Our…