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the sunlit, wind-tossed, rolling plains of Kansas have produced many leaders whose long vision and open minds have helped to shape this Nation. Senator Nancy Landon Kassebaum is one of those leaders. Her three terms in the Senate have left…
the music world lost one of its most devoted artists on Monday when the legendary Bill Monroe passed away at the age of 84. The Bible says: The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore…
I must admit that, in all of my nearly 44 years in the Congress, I never envisioned that I would see a measure such as the Defense of Marriage Act. It is incomprehensible to me that federal legislation would be needed to provide a…
I voted against S. 2056, the Employment Nondiscrimination Act. I would like to take a few moments of the Senate's time to explain my opposition and concerns with respect to that legislation. At the outset, however, I would first like to…
the conference on the Fiscal Year 1997 Department of Defense Authorization bill has been concluded. In many respects, the bill has been improved in conference over both the House- and Senate-passed versions. Policy provisions have been…
He has thrice tasted the experience of immortality. He is living on a new plateau. What is the new child's name?
Wonderful, wonderful. May I say to the new child: Once in thy father's arms, a new born child, thou didst weep while those around thee smile; so live that in thy lasting sleep thou mayst smile while those around thee weep.
I strongly support the actions of President Clinton in responding to the latest round of the politics of aggression by the Iraqi dictator, Saddam Hussein. The response by President Clinton follows in the wise policy footsteps of President…
I am a co-sponsor of the amendment offered by the distinguished Democratic Leader, Senator Daschle. This amendment, which is supported by the Vietnam Veterans of America and the American Legion, attempts to address a very painful legacy of…
I commend the efforts of the subcommittee chairman, Senator Bond, and the ranking minority member, Senator Mikulski, in bringing H.R. 3666, the fiscal year 1997 VA/HUD and Independent Agencies Appropriation Bill to the Senate…
I do not support the nomination of Admiral Johnson for the top uniformed position in the Navy, Chief of Naval Operations. I take this position because I believe that the stormy seas that the Navy has experienced in recent years call for…
I intend to support the Conference Report on H.R. 3734 because I believe it represents a necessary departure from a welfare system that few will deny is fundamentally flawed. My overall support of this legislation notwithstanding, I do…
I think we ought to have a vote and let that record be there for all to see in the future. Let me ask a question without losing my right to the floor, Mr. President. Does the distinguished Senator from Arizona know of any other bill…
The House has included a provision which would set up an artificial ratio of humanitarian aid relative to Azerbaijan and its region of Nagorno-Karabagh. Such ratios have no precedent in the delivery of humanitarian aid and are clearly…
It is in our interest to ensure that humanitarian aid get through to all needy people who are suffering as a result of the war. The chairman, in the action of the full committee, included language suggested by the ranking member and myself…
I would like to engage the subcommittee leadership in a colloquy regarding our policy toward Turkey and the Caucasus in this bill. The importance of this strategic region for U.S. policy can hardly be overstated, and the bill as passed by…
On the matter of Azerbaijan, I understand that the House included a provision which would imply separate legal status to Nagorno-Karabagh, a region of Azerbaijan. The international community, through the Organization for Security and…
Further, humanitarian aid to Azerbaijan has been interrupted because of a policy adopted in 1992 to cut off U.S. aid to that nation as a result of its conflict with Armenia. In 1992, a war between Armenia and Azerbaijan led Congress to ban…
There is still some concern on the part of the organizations that deliver the aid that a statutory provision recognizing this policy might be needed to ensure the aid can in fact be delivered as we intend. I have prepared such an amendment…
we have before the Senate the fiscal year 1997 appropriations bill for Agriculture, Rural Development, the Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. This bill, as reported by the Senate Committee on Appropriations provides…
there is an old adage that, ``You never miss the water until the well runs dry.'' I come to the Senate floor today to speak about an issue that is essential to the health and well-being of every American--safe drinking water. All life as…
during my years as a United States Senator, I have had the opportunity to speak in support of the confirmation of many outstanding West Virginians who have sought to serve on our Federal judiciary. On this occasion, I am pleased to urge my…
Mr. President, I am opposed to federal right-to-work legislation. Let me first say that right-to-work is a concept that is often believed to mean ``equal opportunity,'' when it really does not extend to anyone a ``right'' that he or she…
I regret I cannot vote for this bill. I do congratulate, however, the managers of the bill and the staff of the Armed Services Committee for their meticulous attention to the details of the legislation and for their skillful handling of…
In a few days, this fair city will throw its annual birthday party. Truly, the Independence Day celebration here in the Nation's Capital, is like nowhere else in the country. It is larger, louder, and features a fireworks display to amaze…
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