Paul Coverdell: “I believe the genesis of American glory is that we have been a free people. I have said more than once that an…”

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.

the bottom line, whether you call it a tax increase or reduction of a tax relief proposal, the net effect is between $4 billion and $6 billion is not going to be in the checking accounts of American citizens if this amendment is adopted…

My point is that a core component of new democracy in the world occurred right in our hemisphere. There was a marvelous achievement--to survive the institutions that make democracy work have to be put in place, and we have not done a good…

Mr. President, first I thank the Senator from Texas for her perseverance in pursuing relief of the marriage tax penalty on so many millions of Americans. I have several general comments to make about this proposal at this time. Again…