Paul Coverdell

I rise specifically today about events that are under advisement this minute in Peru. As those who follow events there know, very aggressive behavior by President Fujimori led to a constitutional override of a two-term limitation on his…

I have one final question regarding the so-called 809 provisions of both the Africa and Caribbean Basin measures. Am I correct that it is the managers' intent that these provisions do not permit dying or finishing of the fabrics to be…

I understand that it is the managers' intent that under the Caribbean Basin portion of the Act, an apparel article containing elastomeric yarns, including elestomeric filament yarns, shall be eligible for the de minimis rule set forth in…

Sections 112 and 211 of the act will create new import programs for apparel produced in the Sub-Saharan and CBI countries which have been carefully crafted to bring significant benefits both to those regions and to the U.S. textile and…

With respect to the so-called ``809'' benefits the Africa and CBI programs, is it the intent of managers that apparel articles remain eligible for duty-free and quota-free treatment when the fabric is cut both in the United States and the…

Now, with respect to the provisions of the Africa and Caribbean Basin programs that deal with fabric or yarn not widely available in commercial quantities, am I correct that it is the intent of the managers that these provisions should be…

When the Act requires yarn to be ``wholly formed'' in the United States, am I correct that the intention of the managers is to require that all processes necessary to convert fibers into yarns-- i.e., spinning, extruding--be performed in…

My colleague would agree, would he not, that the merit pay might keep that good teacher in that system longer than otherwise? At some point, we know we are losing good teachers because outside interests are seeking that kind of talent.

I am proud to sponsor this effort. President and Mrs. Reagan are a constant source of inspiration for me, as they are for many Americans. President Reagan led us to the economic prosperity that we still enjoy today and was instrumental in…

From rural Georgia to Capitol Hill, Americans recognize the immeasurable contribution that President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan have made to our Nation. Their support is most welcome.

I thought I distinctly understood the Senator from Washington comment that it was represented in committee that portability was indeed a voucher.

Anybody who predicts the legislative process is probably the same person who gets his own attorney.

I wish to clarify a point, if I can have the attention of the Senator from Connecticut, because I know how these things happen. We have been in touch with Governor Ridge. He does support education savings accounts and would not support an…

No. What I am saying is that we broaden it from $500 to $2,000. So an account can be opened for up to $2,000, whereas now it is limited to $500, A; and, B, if they chose, they could use a withdrawal somewhere through kindergarten through…

First of all, the means test--and it is means tested as to who can participate in this, and I probably wouldn't have done it that way, but that is the politics of the day--is identical to the college account we have set, which means 70…

Yes. So two-thirds plus of this, in my judgment--we can disagree--is going exactly where we want it to go. If I might add one other point, unlike the IRA we have already passed, and unlike any other IRA, this account allows sponsors. We do…

Maybe it is just a disagreement between the two of us about what constitutes wealth. I do not consider families, middle-income, earning $75,000 or less, as wealthy people. Maybe the Senator from Illinois or some other analysis does, but I…

I said that 30 percent of these accounts, as was the case with the account we have already passed, would inure to their benefit, which is not bad.

I do not know where he is getting the data. Let me respond in this way. The means test is identical to the one both the President and the Congress used for the higher education IRA. There is no difference. We all celebrated that IRA…

No, I didn't. I said that 70 percent of the families are in public schools. Then I said the distribution would be 50-50. The reason for that is parents who have children in the private schools are paying higher costs. They are paying, of…

It is also a fine line that does not in any way suggest we are making an appropriation. I accept the fact that you might argue, as Senator Wellstone did earlier, that it is money that wasn't sent to Washington and you prefer it be sent…

I can accept it on those terms, but I don't believe the fact we have not taxed that account to be an appropriation of the U.S. Treasury in support of a private or parochial school. We have just not collected the tax; there has been no…

The Senator makes my point. There is so little invested on our part to cause them to do so much. I am stunned that people would be concerned. For this type of investment, why would we not want to produce the $12 billion in new resources…

Here is my idea: We should create new 401(k) accounts like the 401(k) plans that help you save for retirement, but these accounts will allow employers and employees to contribute up to $2,500 for each working person to pay for college or…