With this bill, we are putting the airlines on notice that business as usual is no longer acceptable for American air travelers.

Air travel is on the rise. As airport congestion, delays, and fares increase, so have the complaints among airline passengers.

The Airline Passenger Fairness Act would ensure that passengers have the information that they need to make informed choices in their travel plans.

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.

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

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

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

True to his reputation, General Lezy fought for increased support for service members and worked to develop personnel policies that will successfully guide our armed forces well into the next century.

General Lezy is an extraordinary officer whose leadership skills, professionalism and service before self are a tribute to our country's military.

I rise today to recognize the contributions of Lieutenant General Normand G. Lezy of the United States Air Force, who will retire on March 1st after more than three decades of outstanding service to our nation.

I salute him for his many years of selfless service to our country.

As General Norm Lezy retires from the United States Air Force, he will leave behind a tremendous legacy.

Congressional and Administrative action is needed to strengthen the U.S. maritime industry and level the playing field in the international shipping arena.

America should not allow the unscrupulous operation of unsafe ships with ill-trained crews to threaten the oceans, our coastlines, or our citizens.

U.S. shipping companies can compete and succeed in the world's international trade marketplace when competition is fair.