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Mike Thompson is a U.S. Representative for California's 5th congressional district, serving since January 6, 1999. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as veterans' affairs, healthcare, and environmental protection throughout his tenure. Thompson has been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at supporting military families and improving access to healthcare for all Americans.
As the Cox committee points out, no threat assessment was ever conducted. As we have seen the rapid decontrol of supercomputers in this country to countries such as China, under the notion that, well, MTOP is not a valid criteria anymore…
I just noticed when the Senator was reading under enhanced control that it refers to control 204, incorporated parts, 211, which has to do with the determination of foreign availability along with mass marketing. But it does not refer to…
I would like to address S. 149. I believe my colleagues who have spoken are correct in that they have substantial support for this legislation. I do not doubt they have a majority of the Democrats and a majority of the Republicans. I do…
I strongly support the words of my good friend and colleague from Tennessee. I, too, would like to thank Chairwoman Murray and Ranking Member Shelby for their leadership on the Transportation Subcommittee. I give my full support to…
Yes, I would. I would wonder how we would view it if Canadians passed a law saying that American trucks had to buy insurance from companies that were domiciled in Mexico. I can't imagine anything that would be more contrary to the spirit I…
I do not know what that limitation would be, but obviously that is very broad. I guess what is going through my mind is whether or not, even if we could under the agreement enter into such an arrangement, that would be a wise or fair thing…
I think clearly so. I have a broader concern in this, and that is, what is the signal that is being received from Mexico and from Mexicans who watch this and listen to this debate and see all of these provisions which are clearly…
I imagine his political opponents would see this as an opportunity to question his effectiveness and his relationship to this country. It is coming at a time when he made certain commitments to work with us on problems that are very…
It seems to me one of the very few things that has been agreed upon in the civilized world over the last few years is the benefits of free trade. It is the source of much of the prosperity we have enjoyed in this country because our…
Well, to me it means that we have to treat them and their people the way we treat ourselves and our people. That is a fundamental of trade and trade agreements, and something that is fundamental to this particular agreement. It has to do…
That is, by definition, discriminatory and seemingly clearly contrary to the agreement. That is an interesting provision in and of itself. I am wondering whether or not an entire Mexican company is restricted, even if there is a problem…
I would say this would be worse than the hypothetical you mentioned about the Moon or the Sun because the situation you described there is within our discretion. The Sun and the Moon aren't, but, basically, as I understand what you read…
I think that is what has happened. It has to be recognized we make the cost-benefit tradeoffs all the time. If we really wanted to save lives at the exclusion of consideration of cost to society, we would take all the automobiles off the…
let's listen to the scientists on the Science Advisory Board to which the Senator referred. Dr. Dennis Passionback: I think John's point [meaning John Graham] is what you thought his point was, Mort, and that is in several studies and…
John Graham has had a distinguished career. He has been head of the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis for the last 15 years and has been called the ``best-qualified person'' who has come down the road for this position by Bob Leiken of the…
one year ago today, Senator Lott had the sad duty of coming to the floor of the Senate to announce to this body that Paul Coverdell, Senator from Georgia, had suddenly and unexpectedly died. While his absence was felt immediately and…
On page 150, strike line 17 and all that follows through page 153, line 8, and insert the following: ``(9) Requirement of exhaustion.-- ``(A) In general.--A cause of action may not be brought under paragraph (1) in connection with any…
If I could respond, conduct that is subject to civil litigation versus conduct that is subject to criminal litigation, the conduct that the Senator described may, in fact, turn out to be also in addition to having civil exposure having…
No, no, no. Reclaiming my time, let's not gild the lily. I think you have some good points. Let's not try to convince people that wanton misconduct and willful misconduct is the same as criminal misconduct. It is not.
We are making it much more complicated than it needs to be. We are talking about whether or not this is a good idea. The sponsors of these two amendments always come forth with good ideas. I will not debate that these are possibly a couple…
I let the amendment be read because it is probably the shortest amendment that will be considered tonight. It is very simple and straightforward. Basically, what it says is that in these lawsuits that we are dealing with, we apply the law…
I also urge support for Senator Kyl's amendment because I think it deals with the essential nature of what this whole debate is about; that is, the tradeoff between coverage and cost. That is what the whole debate is about. Some would have…
I think this bill is a lot better than when we started. There remains one area, of course, where we have substantial disagreement, and that has to do with where the lawsuits are going to be brought. The underlying bill still has a…
Listening to the debate, listening to the discussion this morning, I am once again reminded of what passes for policy discourse nowadays. I was reminded of the article that was written by David Broder in the Washington Post yesterday. Mr…
I thank the Senator for addressing the issues I raised, and I ask this as a legitimate point of inquiry and not just a debating point. Mr. President, it occurs to me with regard to the Senator's first point, and that is coverage might be…
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