I do not think that temporary appointments, whether for 3 months, 6 months, or in some cases, for up to 2½ years, is the...
I hope both the House and Senate will take a look at that.
We do not talk about federalism when we talk about the right to vote.
I think it is something to think about, but I would basically say my fear is that we do not have good health care.
I think all the major issues raised with regard to the proposed constitutional amendment have been aired with great care...
Let us get on with the process of having government for the people and by the people.
The American people elect their Senators and would not accept any other method.
I do not believe budget constraints nullify the imperative for electing our leaders.
I strongly oppose that. I think the notion that people have a right to vote for their House Members or their Senators ap...
Senate vacancies are no less significant than vacancies in the House.
I believe in addressing this matter we must look at the history of our electoral processes.
this amendment reformed the Senate selection process by instituting direct elections.
I want to thank my colleagues who have participated for their insights as well, and I look forward to working with all o...
I have a real question about when we should be amending the Constitution.
I view this issue, at base, as a voting rights question.
I think that is a problem that I think only can be fixed properly by a constitutional amendment.
I believe that those who want to be a U.S. Senator should have to make their case to the people whom they want to repres...
I think that is a problem for our system of democracy.
