Frank Murkowski

I am appalled after witnessing the conditions of workers on the Islands.

The Northern Mariana Islands as having living and working conditions that 'simply should not exist in the United States of America.'

Governor Murkowski called upon Secretary Abraham to find a solution to the Willing Payer issue.

I believe these two pieces of legislation are in the best interest of the native corporations, the Alaska communities where the watersheds are located, and the Federal government.

Mr. President, today I rise to introduce the second of two bills of which passed the Senate last year with unanimous consent.

Finally, Mr. President, does the inclusion of authority to furnish delivery services in title 38 provide new authority for abortion procedures in VA hospitals?

Well, how could one object and suggest that activities by a special committee would somehow distract from the special counsel's obligation when, as we have discussed, we have had both committee hearings and special counsel under Watergate…

So those who would vote against that would have to explain to the public why they felt it was inappropriate that the Senate proceed to authorize the hearing process through whatever committee structure it so designated. What could possibly…

I would ask my good friend from New Jersey, since he obviously is an expert and has attended the Jake Garn ski event on many occasions, why it took him so long to find out it was not a worthwhile event?

The question is, I do not know whether the floor manager was invited to the dinner that the Senator from Maine has gone to, but the Senator from Alaska was invited to that dinner and, in the interest of full disclosure, rejected the…

I appreciate the spirit under which the chairman took my remarks and look forward to some enlightenment from the regulators.

To expect them to be very effective outside that puts them at a great disadvantage. I hope we can see within the interpretive language of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, some language that…

Today, however, I am not entirely happy to be introducing a bill which, in my view, should not be necessary. Unfortunately, the failure of one Federal agency, the Department of Veterans Affairs [VA], to perceive accurately the clear intent…

I would conclude by stating that this editorial is pleading to the Congress of the United States to address the opportunity before us to stop this process of runaway, fiscal irresponsibility and take the medicine now by adopting a balanced…

It represents a substantial decline in the public willingness to go ahead and check off for contributions for Federal funding for Presidential elections. If there are any two public priorities today, I think one is the obligation we have…

I commend my friend from Alaska for his excellent amendment. It is about priorities, about setting priorities. I heard the Senator from Alaska point out the minuscule percentage of Americans who choose to participate in this checkoff, and…

So this would not be an exception? This would be a conventional policy of RTC, to simply extend the tolling agreement or, in the event the RTC cannot obtain the tolling agreements, then the RTC could file appropriate civil claims against…

Further, it is my understanding that the oversight board may issue rules and regulations and standards consistent with its responsibilities in setting policies and goals for case resolution. In Mr. Altman's February 1 letter to the…

So, in other words, the RTC could determine in this case to seek a tolling of the statute of limitations in the Madison case without having to gain the approval of the oversight board? That is within the authority of the Chief Executive…

I wonder, it is my understanding that this board has broad authority relating to the overall direction the RTC takes. For instance, the board is authorized to review the RTC's overall strategies, policies, and goals for resolution of…

I wonder if the Senator from New York has any idea as to why these posts have not been filled by permanent appointees?

First, let me compliment him for his efforts in generating the signatures of 40 Senators on the letter to Mr. Altman. But I wonder if I could inquire of the distinguished ranking member of the Banking Committee specifically whether or not…

I hope the Resolution Trust Corporation, under Mr. Altman, will reflect on--and the directors and those involved--the necessity of a very simple extension which would give the assurance to the public that there will be adequate time to do…

I hope that those that might question the motivation here recognize the significance of what the Senator from New York has pointed out. Indeed, by the 28th of this month, it may be too late to pursue, on behalf of the taxpayers, the…