Tony Thurmond

I wish to commend the able Senator from Texas for offering this amendment. I think he is doing a great service to the people, in the military establishment especially. Mr. President, I rise in support of this amendment. Legislation which…

there is no more important legislation before this Congress than to get this Defense authorization bill passed. We have been pleading with the Members to come in with their amendments. They have been delayed, delayed. Now the time has come…

I think it is well for them to understand, we are going to take no recess until we get this bill accomplished.

I rise to oppose Senator McCain's amendment to strike the funding for $598 million for military construction projects added to the defense authorization bill during the Armed Services Committee markup. Senator McCain has been persistent…

Mr. President. I rise in opposition to the amendment offered by the Senator from New Mexico. A similar variation of the amendment was offered in the committee during markup and it was not accepted. The Congress has authorized and/or…

Before we vote on the Dorgan amendment, I would like to make a few brief remarks and strongly urge my colleagues to oppose the amendment. First of all, let me be clear that the additional funds added in the bill for national missile…

In crafting this important legislation, the Committee on Armed Services placed the national security interests of the United States and the strength of our Armed Forces above other considerations. The national defense authorization bill…

the U.S. Army was born 221 years ago today on a village square in Cambridge, MA when a group of colonials mustered together to form an army under the authority of the Continental Congress. As this force went on to confront the Redcoats at…

Today, June 14, is the 221st birthday of the U.S. Army, a military force that has distinguished itself repeatedly throughout the history of this great Nation. Victories in battles from our War for Independence to the Persian Gulf war were…

in recent years, many in the media, the public, and even some Members of Congress, have come to regard those who seek positions in the public sector with some amount of contempt and mistrust. Most of us in this Chamber know such…

last Thursday the majority leader sought to proceed to the Defend America Act of 1996, but was blocked from doing so by those on the other side of the aisle who do not want the President to sign or be forced to veto this important…

Today there are 25 military nominations pending before the Senate. These general and flag officers have been on the Executive Calendar and available for confirmation by the Senate since Thursday May 2, 1996. Now, 3 weeks later, they are…

I am proud to be a principal cosponsor of the Defend America Act of 1996. This legislation will fill a glaring void in United States national security policy by requiring the deployment of a national missile defense system by 2003 that is…

I rise in support of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1997, the Republican budget. In this proposal, the Senate has before it a blueprint for balancing the budget and reducing the National debt. Mr. President, a…

I want to take a minute to acknowledge the passing of a fine naval officer who made many extraordinary contributions to the Navy and to his country. I think this is a tragic day for both the Navy and the Nation. We lost an individual who…

I can say that he is one of the ablest and finest leaders that this country has ever had serving in the Congress of the United States. He is a man of principle. He stands for what is right. He felt it his duty, since he is going to run for…

I rise to oppose the Grassley amendment, which would reduce defense spending from the $265.6 billion of the proposed budget resolution to $257.3 billion. I understand that the amendment would, however, make additional funds available to…

America is a nation that has a fascination with pop culture, especially the movies and television, and individuals often form their opinions about issues based on what they see on screens in their living room or in a theater…

it is no secret that a career dedicated to the service of others is a calling that garners minimal financial reward and often little recognition. Individuals will labor their whole lives working to make the world a slightly better place…

if the Palmetto State is famous for textiles, then Mr. Walter S. Montgomery, Sr., is one of a handful of South Carolinians whose name is synonymous with that industry. Without question, he is a man who has left his mark on our State and…

I rise today to recognize a woman, Virginia N. Foster, who, through her 50 years of service to our Nation, has helped to keep the United States safe and secure, and is someone who is worthy of our thanks. Many of you may already know Mrs…

I served as a conferee representing the Senate, and I am pleased that the House and Senate conferees have resolved the differences between our respective bills to combat terrorism. We must send a clear message to those who engage in this…

I am extremely proud to be a principal cosponsor of the Defend America Act of 1996, which was introduced by Senator Dole today. This legislation will fill a glaring void in U.S. national security policy by requiring the deployment of a…

today the administration officially sent its budget requests to the Congress. Although much of the detailed budget information is still not available for review, I want to provide my initial views of the material we have received in the…

this week in March is a traditionally busy one here in Washington as tens of thousands of children of all ages arrive in the Nation's Capital. They come to the District of Columbia from all over the United States during their spring break…