Mike Thompson

Today I recognize Disabled American Veterans Chapter 81 of Suisun-Fairfield, California as this organization celebrates its 50th anniversary of service to our country.

This resolution allows Congress and the American people to commemorate the service of the men and women who served in both uniformed and civilian roles during the Vietnam era. On May 7, 2000, our Nation will observe the 25th anniversary of…

Seventeen years ago today President Reagan first committed his administration and the country to the concept of a National Missile Defense. He rightfully viewed the concept of Mutually Assured Destruction--the prevailing strategic concept…

I must say, and have said to my friends, Senator Gramm and Senator Enzi, that my concern goes deeper than some of the details we are working on right now. Unless some very substantial changes can be made, which I do not anticipate, I could…

I indicated that I might object to the motion to proceed to the Export Administration Act. It is not my intention to do that. In checking with my other colleagues who have been concerned with this matter, I have learned they are satisfied…

Telemedicine has been in existence for over 30 years but has only recently become one of the fastest growing areas of medicine. Telemedicine allows a consulting physician at one location to observe a patient or interpret data at another…

I have not criticized any State laws. I am just pointing out that this measure could put violation of something, of a law such as the Oklahoma measure that allows transportation of an alcoholic beverage product, into Federal court. I do…

it is unfortunate that this bill is on the floor today. This bill is no more than an attempt to advantage one industry group over another. It comes at a time when we should be working to find a solution to the problem, the problem of…

I understand that. I also understand that the Federal court is not the place to determine how much wine one can bring back if one decides to go to the vineyards of Virginia over the course of a weekend that one spends here in D.C.

I think it is a clever cover for what the gentleman from Florida is trying to do, and that is advantage one industry player. I believe that the gentleman was privy to the same tape that I saw in Mr. Hatch's committee hearing that showed a…

I lend my strong support for Senate approval of S. 335, the Deceptive Mail Prevention and Enforcement Act. This bill will establish new consumer protections to shield consumers from falling victim to deceptive and fraudulent practices…

on its face, this resolution is hard to challenge. Of course, we want to do whatever it takes to win a conflict we are engaged in. However, voting for this Resolution, while appealing to my instincts, would go against what I believe to be…

we at the Governmental Affairs Committee are, indeed, conducting hearings with regard to the independent counsel. The criticisms of the Independent Counsel Act have been many and well known for many, many years. The Act was passed in 1978…

the Senate has previously determined if, in fact, the Independent Counsel Act is allowed to expire, investigations that are currently underway will be ongoing. Why did the Senate decide that? The obvious reason is it is a bad idea for the…

I am pleased to support the Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 1999. As a strong believer in our federalist system of government, I am pleased to be an original cosponsor of this legislation, which will cut red tape…

today I rise to support the Mandates Information Act of 1999. I am pleased to be an original cosponsor of this legislation, which will make Congress more accountable for the laws it passes. I want to applaud my good friend from Michigan…

In 1994, Paula Corbin Jones sued President Clinton for sexual harassment which she alleged he committed against her in 1991, when he was Governor of Arkansas. The Supreme Court of the United States permitted the lawsuit to proceed in 1997…

today I am introducing the ``Regulatory Right-to-Know Act of 1999.'' I am pleased that Senator Breaux and Majority Leader Lott have joined me in this effort. Our goals are to promote the public's right to know about the benefits and costs…

I am pleased that the essentials of S. 2176 have been incorporated into the Omnibus Appropriations bill, H.R. 4328. I appreciate the work of my colleagues, Senator Byrd in particular, in seeing that this bill becomes law. Mr. President, I…

On September 25, 1957, nine African American high school students voluntarily risked their lives to remind us of the basic American principles. When Jean Trickey, Carlotta LaNier, Melba Beals, Terrence Roberts, Gloria Karlmark, Thelma…

I am pleased that we passed a regulatory accounting provision in the Treasury and General Government Appropriations bill. I appreciate that the conferees retained the provision I introduced to the Senate bill. I believe that this…

I appreciate Senator Cochran's comments. I am confident my colleagues will agree that any changes to the FEHBP need to be considered carefully through the legislative process in order to ensure the integrity of the program, preservation of…

this country will face an unprecedented problem on January 1, 2000, when many computer systems, in the form of software, hardware and embedded chips, will interpret the year as 1900 rather than 2000, potentially resulting in extensive…

I have a couple of points. With regard to the desire for symmetry, I point out that the symmetry and the balance are provided for in the Constitution itself. It is not symmetrical to take a constitutional provision and our constitutional…

the budget surplus which will be obtained this year is the greatest achievement of common sense and foresight in decades. While much of the world around us flounders in economic chaos, the United States' economy continues to drive forward…