I rise today to introduce a private bill for the relief of Janina Altagracia Castillo-Rojas and her husband, Diogenes Patricio Rojas. My bill would grant permanent resident status to Janina and Diogenes, who face deportation later this…

I think it is a program that their children worry about. They want to make sure that their mothers and fathers--grandparents in some instances--have the protection of Medicare. It is hard to believe this program only dates back about 35…

Of course I remember that period of time. It was an amazing period. I recall particularly the commentator, Rush Limbaugh, who enjoys some notoriety across America. He said: You know, if they closed down the Federal Government, no one would…

the topic which I would like to speak about during this brief time on the floor is one which is important to millions of Americans and involves two of our most important and successful programs: Social Security and Medicare. They are so…

Yes. I am happy to. Really, it is a good illustration of what happened. Back in 1995 with the Government shutdown, this was a time when the Republican Party was calling for tax cuts of $250 billion and was going to cut Medicare for that to…

As the Senator from Nevada said earlier, many of us have theories on education as parents who watched our kids go through school and met with teachers and administrators. The Senator from Washington has spent enough time in classrooms to…

I have noted this on the Senate floor before, but it struck me that at the turn of the last century one of the most amazing things that happened in America was that between the years 1890 and 1920 we built in America on average one new…

I rise today with by colleague, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison to introduce the Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Areas Act of 1999. Today, some of our nation's poorest rural and inner- city communities face a crisis--they may soon have…

I just left a hearing of the Senate Budget Committee, and I thought it was ironic that we are now in a debate over the disposition of America's surplus. I am sure the President will recall that 2 years ago, almost to the day, we were here…

From the opening statement to the closing argument, Chairman Henry Hyde and the House managers stated repeatedly that what is at stake in this trial is the rule of law. In a compelling reference to the life of Sir Thomas More, Mr. Hyde…

I thank you for yielding me this time in morning business to address the issue of the Federal budget. This time of year, as America starts to look forward to spring training in Florida and Arizona for the baseball season, Members of the…

It is, indeed, fitting that Senate Resolution 23 in this 106th Congress be dedicated to a man who immortalized the No. 23 as a player for the Chicago Bulls. I rise today to pay tribute to a man who is a true legend both on and off the…

let me speak briefly, because I see the Senators from Iowa and Minnesota are here. Let me say, about the President's State of the Union Address last night, we are very proud of the fact that the Democratic leadership in the House and the…

this past Saturday, January 16th, marked the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Baltic Charter. I attended that historic ceremony at the White House and our efforts that day were important not only to Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia…

this is indeed a strange day on Capitol Hill--January 19, 1999--and I am sure that history will look back on this day as one of stark contrast. It is a day when the President will deliver his State of the Union Address, and of course that…

It is very difficult to stand here in the context of the impeachment trial and to speak of legislation, but I think we would be remiss in our responsibilities to the American people if we did not realize that although the impeachment trial…

I rise to address this piece of legislation which is being talked about on the floor. Millions of people come to Washington, DC, every year to see the sights of Washington. One of the most impressive is a trip to the Archives. Go to the…

let me say at the outset to my friend from North Dakota, whom I served with in the House of Representatives, he has been not only our floor manager of debate during the course of this 105th Congress, but he has also been an active leader…

I have in my hand an April 1998 report by the Secretary of Education that was requested by appropriators from Congress that is based on data from States, the Coopers & Lybrand financial analysis model, and GAO reports, completed this…

I am concerned that when we set about dealing with the bankruptcy code and reform, we tried to do it in a balanced fashion in the Senate bill. Tonight, when you go home, open the mailbox, and you know what you are going to…

Let me say at the outset, my respect for my colleague, Senator Grassley of Iowa, has not been diminished by this experience, but enhanced. It has been a joy to work with him over the last year and a half in preparing this important…

If I understand, the statement is that before we go home we need to address the Patients' Bill of Rights. It appears that there is a wide public sentiment in support of this. It isn't a partisan issue, by a long shot. All the polls suggest…

My concern with this bill is it addresses one side of the equation. It says to the executive branch, you have to move in a more timely fashion to bring these men and women to the Senate for consideration. If we are clearly looking for…

I am concerned this bill too narrowly restricts those who can function in an acting capacity. I am worried that, in fact, the administration will not be able to pick that person best able to fill the spot, to conduct the duties, and to…

I rise today to oppose this effort to bring to a close debate on the Vacancies Act reform legislation, S.2176. I urge my colleagues to join me in voting against cloture. Without so much as a blink, a breath, or a blush, a cloture motion on…