As legislators, we MUST recognize that growth is inevitable and growth is necessary. However, my hope is that my colleagues will utilize smart growth initiatives outlined by the Clinton administration to protect the environment, while also…

I absolutely will not support closing the doors to the public and hope that my colleagues will join me in supporting the Sunshine motion.

I rise today in strong support of the Wellstone/Harkin motion. This motion would allow open Senate debate during the Impeachment trial.

Such a significant decision, a decision with such profound consequences, should not be reached behind closed doors.

We are representatives of our nation. We are given responsibilities to deliberate on matters of public importance and vote in the public interest.

I believe my constituents and all Americans deserve to hear Senate deliberations from Senators--not leakers and speculators and commentators.

The American people should not be excluded from one of the most important Senate deliberations in United States history.

The United States Senate is, ultimately, the public's institution-- not ours.

this debate is about the principle of equal justice under law, as the gentleman from Illinois (Chairman Hyde) so eloquently stated in his sad and magnificent speech

the day the President signed the bill would be Independence Day for those who have been disabled.

This bill continues the policy of meaningful cooperation between the States and the Federal Government on highway matters.

I think that we need a responsible, sane gun policy in this country, which would require the registration of all guns, just as automobiles, and which would require a license to purchase a gun, preferably issued by your local law…