I rise today to thank all those who have aided thousands and thousands of Kansans stranded by snow and ice over the course of the past few weeks. I want to give them some much needed good news. First, let us remember the situation. Late…

what happens, as you well know, coming from the State you represent, is that you will have a thaw, but the thaw will only involve a couple of inches, and it turns to ice, and then below that mud. So if you have any livestock there, they…

I wish to thank Senator Gregg for his generosity in regard to allowing me, with the gentleman yielding to me, to make some additional comments. I was saying that all of these tragedies end up in the headlines. We know, and all of us who…

I am happy to respond to the distinguished chairman. What he has described is accurate. It may be the situation with General Hayden, the Inspector General, or anybody else we request to appear before the committee that they may be in a…

Let me repeat what I said in my statement--and I share the distinguished Senator's views, more especially from his experience on both committees, the Intelligence Committee and the Armed Services Committee. We both face the same kind of…

this summer the U.S. Capitol added a new portrait to its collection of Senate leaders. It is a face that is familiar to all of us since he once led this institution and spent 27 years here as a Senator. I refer to Bob Dole, former Senator…

I would just simply say to my distinguished friend and colleague, and to let everybody know who is listening to this debate, it is an interesting debate; it is a unique debate. It sets a precedent that I don't agree with. But simply…

Basically, the decision is made by General Hayden in a letter I would be delighted to read on the floor of the Senate, except that it is classified. He goes down specifically, exactly the comments I have made in a very generic way as to…

I thank the President and I thank the chairman. I rise in opposition to the amendment offered by Senator Levin. I would just tell the Senator from New Jersey that nobody gave me my billet points; I wrote this myself out of conviction, and…

this amendment has consequences to our allies, including Libya, Tunisia, Jordan, Egypt, even Saudi Arabia, and Israel. Basically, this amendment has consequences, introducing it on the floor of the Senate has consequences, debating it has…

These accomplishments were of direct benefit to the daily lives and pocketbooks of Americans and represent many programs and reforms that we now take for granted. Bob is probably most proud of the fact he led the way for disabled…

special thanks to my colleague and friend, Senator Gordon Smith, who represents the State of Oregon and our Nation with grace and civility, intelligence and accomplishment, for this special order paying tribute to our Kansas Senator Bob…

Senator Clinton and I also recognize the very critical need for domestic-based vaccine manufacturers and an increased production capacity in the event of a flu vaccine shortage or some kind of a public health emergency that would require a…

As Senator Clinton has highlighted, the need to be prepared for both seasonal flu and a potential avian flu pandemic is absolutely critical. Some believe the potential avian flu outbreak could be as lethal as the 1918 Spanish flu. One…

It was given to me by my wife, it did cost under $50, and it is the color of the ever-optimistic and fighting Wild Cats of the Kansas State University, and I thought it was a pretty nice tie to go with this dark suit. Should I change that…

I wanted to explain this tie that the Senator from Mississippi has maligned. I don't know if I could seek a parliamentary ruling. Is that a violation of rule XIX, degrading the tie of a Senator? The PRESIDING OFFICER. In the opinion of the…

This was a tie, if the Senator will continue to yield, that was given to me by my wife.

on rollcall vote 354, I voted ``yea.'' It was my intention to vote ``nay.'' Therefore, I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to change my vote since it will not affect the outcome. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

at this time, under the regular order and a unanimous consent request, the distinguished Senator from Ohio was to be recognized. He has acquiesced in my behalf that I may be recognized for 15 minutes. I ask unanimous consent that I may…

As I have indicated or as has been indicated by the distinguished chairman, the subject matter before us now pertains to the jurisdiction of the Intelligence Committee. The amendment, as I understand it, of the Senator from Delaware does…

I would simply say that my colleague would have ample opportunity to offer an amendment in its own standing, and this carefully crafted compromise should receive priority attention. I yield to the distinguished Senator from Massachusetts…

the Senate did create the Select Committee on Intelligence as a unique means to provide oversight of our sensitive activities in regard to intelligence. I agree with Senator Kerry that more information will improve our ability to conduct…

I thank the President. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the Senator from West Virginia is recognized for 15 minutes.

Mr. President I have joined with my colleague from North Dakota, Senator Conrad, and 19 other Senators to introduce a bill to restore normal beef trade with Japan. Prior to the discovery of BSE or mad cow disease in the United States in…

I pay tribute to my colleague and friend, Senator Brownback, for his eloquent speech on behalf of those who are disadvantaged and deserve protection from the law. He made an outstanding speech. I rise to express my support of Judge John…