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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

the decision to impeach a President is among the most solemn responsibilities that we in Congress will ever face and one over which I have long agonized

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.