I am very--I must object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from California.

I thank the Chair. I join Senator Bingaman in urging support of the Bingaman amendment. It is cleared, as he indicated, on our side. I remind my colleagues that energy affects America's families and businesses. We are seeing higher energy…

America's trails are one of our most treasured recreational resources. Each year millions of Americans hike, ski, jog, bike, ride horses, drive snow machines and all-terrain vehicles, observe nature, commute, and relax on trails throughout…

right now, all across America, Medicare beneficiaries are seeking medical care from a flawed health care system. Reduced benefit packages, ever escalating costs, and limited access in rural areas are just a few of the problems our system…

Today Senators Daschle, DeWine and I rise to introduce a resolution that will help fight a silent epidemic among America's youth. This epidemic can leave young people permanently brain damaged or, worse, dead. It is called inhalant abuse…

let me take a few moments this morning to discuss the merits of the energy bill which was introduced earlier this week by a number of our colleagues. It is a bipartisan introduction by myself, Senator Breaux, Senator Lott, and a number of…

The photos were taken from a rooftop looking south and southwest across the lagoon. And it is in the area of the lagoon. The significance of it is, if it is in wilderness, what is a rooftop doing there? The reality is that also within this…

I have been given a few moments this morning to share with you a concern I have over legislation that undoubtedly will be introduced at some time in the Senate. It involves the issue of ANWR, which is an area in my State of Alaska that is…

Much has been mentioned of one facet of this legislation. I refer to the ANWR area. I also want to add that while we have not sought cosponsors, there have been many who have come to the floor today or have contacted me. As a consequence…

When that happens, it affects all of our capability as well. When we look at the dreaded situation in this country relative to what has happened in California, we realize that some of our aluminum companies are not making aluminum because…

I appreciate that inquiry. As I believe the leader recalls, the President has appointed Vice President Cheney to form a task force developing an energy policy for the administration. That task force has been at work for some time. My…

I think our national energy security interest is at risk. We fought a war over there to keep Saddam Hussein from invading Kuwait or going into Saudi Arabia. At what point do we compromise our national security? I think if we see fit to…

let me also comment on the statement of the senior Senator from West Virginia, who clearly leads the way of all Senators as the historian of this body. Reminding us that each time he has learned something new and takes a new appreciation…

That is correct. The largest increase is now coming from Iraq, from Saddam Hussein. Remember, we fought a war over there in 1991.

I rise to voice my sincere congratulations to Joe Allbaugh on his confirmation today as the new director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. I welcome him most sincerely to the Washington community. Director Allbaugh has pledged to…

We have to recognize, first of all, that we have an energy crisis in this country. It is not unique to one area. California needs immediate assistance. All one has to do is talk to the California legislators, and the reality is to sit down…

I compliment the floor manager, Senator McCain, and the Commerce Committee, for bringing this matter before this body, the pipeline safety bill. I have the honor of serving as chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee of the…

I rise today to emphatically support the nomination of John Ashcroft to become the next Attorney General of the United States. He has served our Nation with distinction and with honor. I do not take lightly my senatorial duties to review…

Mr. President, virtually every newspaper in Colorado has endorsed Ms. Norton. I cannot think of one that has not. The attorneys general throughout the United States have rallied behind her, those who have worked with her and know her. I…

On behalf of the 1.5 million members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, I urge you to support the nomination of Gale Norton for Secretary of Interior. The United States finds itself facing an ever-growing crisis in meeting its…

I rise in strong support of Tony Principi's confirmation as Secretary of Veterans Affairs. I have known him for many years both as a staffer and a friend. He was my staff director when I was chairman of the Veterans' Affairs Committee many…

as a consequence of the focus on energy between our two Presidential candidates, it is very appropriate that we identify differences. The Vice President has said he has an energy plan that focuses not only on increasing the supply but also…

like millions of Americans last night, I watched the Presidential debate with a great deal of interest. It was one of the more memorable debates in recent history for a number of reasons. First, of course, as a Republican, I was very proud…

Senator Bingaman and I have worked in a bipartisan manner on this legislation. I am sure Senator Bingaman would want to express his views. I encourage him to avail himself of that opportunity. It is my understanding that the administration…

here are the Iraqi oil exports into the United States. They have gone up. Let me show some more charts because pictures are worth a thousand words. People say we have to concern ourselves with the issue of the porcupine caribou herd. This…