Max Cleland

last Congress the Senate debated the reauthorization of the landmark Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Unfortunately, that debate ultimately broke down over disagreement on the federal role in education and the course we should…

Although data show juvenile violent crime decreased in the late 1990s, appearing to counter the predictions of a teenage crime wave, criminologists and policymakers remain concerned about the continued high level of juvenile violence. The…

Yesterday marked the thirtieth anniversary of Congress's creation of Amtrak. Congress acted then because we realized that along with cars and planes, passenger rail was a vital part of America's transportation future. Today the need for…

on March 7, 2001, the Washington Post reported that the recent census indicates a 60-percent growth in our Nation's Hispanic population, which now totals 35.3 million. Georgia has also been witness to this growth. In 1991 the Hispanic…

last October the U.S. Department of Commerce published its latest report on Internet access in the United States. According to the Department's Falling Through the Net: Toward Digital Inclusion, more Americans than ever are connected to…

one of the first times I ever came to the Dirksen Senate Office Building, a location where I now have my Senate office, was on December 12, 1969, some 20 months after my injury in Vietnam, when I was summoned to appear before the Senate…

when I was a boy growing up in Lithonia, GA, I was privileged to have accomplished and dedicated teachers who provided me with a strong foundation in the three R's. Thanks to their capable and committed efforts, I received an excellent…

the U.S. Department of Commerce's latest report on Internet access in the U.S. is out. According to the Department's Falling Through the Net: Toward Digital Inclusion, published last October, more Americans than ever have Internet access…

within the last decade, many States have experienced a wave of immigration that is rivaling the first and second waves of German, Irish, Polish and Scandinavian immigrants who arrived in the U.S. in the late 1800s and early 1900s. In fact…

this nation was rocked by the publication, in 1983, of the landmark report, A Nation at Risk. The findings were devastating: Our educational system was being ``eroded by a rising tide of mediocrity that threatens our future as a nation and…

It was a pleasure to see a dear personal friend, Maria Cantwell from the great State of Washington, sworn in as that State's junior Senator. When I was visiting with her in the fall, during the maximum climactic days of her campaign, we…

I come before the Senate to remind Members that the news today reminds us why we need a Defense authorization bill; why we need pay increases for our military men and women abroad; why we need our Armed Forces to be strong; why we need to…

Third, the President and the Congress need to urgently address the mismatch between our foreign policy ends and means, and between commitments and forces by: Determining the most appropriate instrument--diplomatic, military, or other--for…

Finally, the United States can, and must, continue to exercise international leadership, while following a policy of realistic restraint in the use of military forces in particular, by: Pursuing policies that promote a strong and growing…

I thank Senator Roberts for that wonderful presentation. We have reached several conclusions in this year-long dialog regarding America's global role. Before I get to some of the conclusions, may I say a special thank-you to my key staff…

The inspiration for the first of today's topics comes from a source we have often cited in this series: The great 19th century military thinker, Karl von Clausewitz, who wrote in his seminal work on war these words: Its dominant tendencies…

these are not the ``seven deadly sins,'' but I think in many ways it is a sin if we violate these basic fundamental lessons that we have learned. First and foremost, we believe as a nation--including government, media, academia…

Fifth, with respect to multilateral organizations, the United States should: More carefully consider NATO's new Strategic Concept, and the future direction of this, our most important international commitment; Press for reform of the UN's…

one thing behind the growth of the American economy is our educational system. There is good news and bad news about our educational system today. In a climate that currently seems filled with more dissent than accord, I think we can at…

on April 11, 2000 the Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing regarding the impact of China's accession to the World Trade Organization, WTO, on the American economy. This was a fascinating meeting that covered a wide range of topics from…

it has been my honor, and a privilege, to know our distinguished friend and colleague, Paul Coverdell, for a long time. I have had, overnight, the opportunity to think about his life and about his death. When a man dies, especially a…

we have on the books today a special enhanced tax deduction for individuals and corporations which donate computers to our nation's elementary and secondary schools. This deduction--which helps to keep America on the cutting-edge in…

the Cleland Savings Bond Tax-Exemption for Long-Term Care Services Amendment would exclude United States savings bond income from being taxed if used to pay for long-term health care expenses. This bill will assist individuals struggling…

As we vote today on the Transportation Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2001, I want to draw the attention of my colleagues to a remarkable achievement in the Atlanta region of my home state of Georgia. But first let me thank Chairman…

I come before you today to offer an amendment that addresses the educational needs of our men and our men and women in uniform and their families. I appreciate the support of my colleagues who have supported my provisions to enhance the GI…