William Bryan: “Burn down your cities and leave our farms, and your cities will spring up again as if by magic, but destroy our farms…”

I thank the leader. I specifically thank the chairman, Senator Shelby. We have worked to put this authorization bill together. It could not have happened but for his cooperation and the cooperation of a number of others of our colleagues…

I must say I have difficulty following the arguments of my friend from Idaho. First, I have no objection to--in fact, I am very supportive of it--the amendment offered by Senator Domenici last week. That has to do with hazardous fuels…

Mr. President, let me respond to the map issue. I think the Senator from Alaska characterized it as ``flimflam.'' That is what this legislation is. As recently as yesterday, in requesting the maps, they had none. The only thing they have…

as is so often the case when it comes to debating the various legislative proposals related to nuclear waste that have been advanced since I have been a Member of the Senate, the issues generate more heat than light. With all due respect…