Chuck Grassley

There is no loophole in this bill. This amendment would force the Federal courts to certify dissimilar and unmanageable claims, which is the problem occurring in certain magnet State courts right now. This is a fairness and a due process…

Doesn't the Senator from Iowa find this incredibly disturbing, that there will be all kinds of pressure we vote as soon as possible on this bill because we all want to get out of here, that it is just discovered, but it was done by two…

To the Senator from Arizona, I cannot disagree with what he says. But we do have a bill before us. And the fact is, the chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee has assured me--and he is a man of his word--that he is going to take…

One of my concerns is that the FDA has a relationship with drug companies that is far too cozy. That's exactly the opposite of what it should be. The health and safety of the public must be FDA's first and only concern.

I agree that the drafting is not as clear as it might have been. However, it is very clear from all the legislative history that, by adding the new subparagraph, we intended to add a new class of property, business aircraft, to those…

The new provision is not intended to apply to aircraft placed in service before January 1, 2005 and does not limit or deny bonus depreciation for aircraft or any other asset that would qualify under the general rules. I would refer the…

The applicable financial statement is the most recent statement that had been certified, and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission if required, on or before June 30, 2003. However, in the event of a subsequent restatement of a…

Well, another example would be the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act, over which the Finance Committee would retain jurisdiction. That legislation authorizes the United States to enter into bilateral agreements to protect…

I happen to believe this agreement marks a solid win for America, and when it comes to trade legislation, when we talk about a solid win, that is in economic terms and that creates jobs in America because America produces, in most…

It is my intent to urge my colleagues to minimize this penalty in the final bill that is sent to the President for his signature.

I do appreciate the importance of this issue. If we do not see substantial progress toward adoption of a market-based currency valuation system, I would support Senate hearings at the appropriate time.

I can comment very positively about the motivation behind the amendment, and the good policy of giving equity to people who are called away from jobs and away from family to go to a far-off land to defend America in a war against terrorism…

When a new program has been in effect for only 9 months, is it unusual that only 5 percent of the people would take part in it? No, they are learning about it. They are going to get involved over a period of time. Only 5 percent in 9…

Our courts are called upon to decide important matters, matters that often have great public impact. The attitude and views that a person brings to the bench make a difference in how they reach those decisions. So the Senate is right to…

I want to speak about the need for permanent reform because this is temporary legislation. It is a first step in what needs to be done to preserve the defined benefit pension plan. While this 2-year interest rate fix provides a temporary…

Yes. I share my colleague's understanding. Under current law, the IRS is authorized to waive all or a portion of the minimum funding standard requirements for a given year or, alternatively, to allow plans to extend the period for…

I am aware of that, and it gives me an opportunity, because I did not highlight it in my remarks, to compliment the Senator from Nevada because he is the brains behind that amendment. That amendment probably will do as much good--or at…

I wish to correct the record with respect to some comments made by my friend and colleague, Senator Harkin. Senator Harkin said that the managers' package was non-germane amendments. All of the amendments were tax relief measures that were…

Maybe I am being more candid than a Republican ought to be, but that is the way it looks to me. You have always been transparent with me. I think I ought to be transparent with you.

I want to state why that criticism is unfounded, and I want to say to my colleagues that what we are doing in this legislation is following precedent and making sure that money that ought to be in the trust fund is in fact in the trust…

We have all agreed on the importance of this piece of the amendment, and we all understand that it is not intended to be window dressing. We expect that Treasury will adhere to the legislative intent in crafting this proposal, and…

As this discussion demonstrates, the focus of the relief is on the portion of the loss that would be recognized for any of the plan years for which the relief is available. That is what the language means when it refers to losses "for the…

I rise today to state that I object to proceeding to the consideration of executive nominee James Comey to be Deputy Attorney General at the Justice Department. I have placed a hold on this person because I have been unable to resolve…

I agree that funds appropriated for the Adoption Incentives Program should be spent on child welfare. While we may disagree about how exactly those funds should be spent, we are in agreement that they should be used to improve the lives of…

I have seen those reports and I disagree with their premise. The primary goal of the Adoption and Safe Families Act is to make the safety and well-being of children paramount in child welfare decisions. In addition, in order to receive…