Political Quotes

Tony Thurmond: As the Senator knows, the outcome of conference cannot be forecast. As chairman it is my goal to support the Senate…

On the recordJuly 11, 1997
As the Senator knows, the outcome of conference cannot be forecast. As chairman it is my goal to support the Senate position and provide the Nation the best possible defense bill.
Said by
Tony Thurmond
California

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the goals for the defense bill during a Senate conference.

Share

More from Tony Thurmond

May 7, 2002

I wish to join with Senator Byrd, and with all Senators, in expressing our deepest gratitude to Suzanne Pearson for her long years of service to the U.S. Senate. She has been part of the Office of the Legislative Counsel for almost 32…

govinfo.gov
Feb 26, 2001

during the Congressional recess last week, the Supreme Court issued an extremely important decision regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act and the principles of federalism. The decision, Board of Trustees of the University of…

govinfo.gov
Aug 1, 2002

I am very pleased to see this fine man take his place on the Federal bench, and I know that he will serve our Nation with distinction. Judge Hudson is very deserving of this high honor, and I commend President Bush for nominating such a…

govinfo.gov
Jun 20, 2001

I rise today to honor a dedicated and innovative public servant, Timothy F. Deerr, the former Executive Director of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, who recently retired after more than 26 years of loyal and selfless…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation