I rise toward the end of this debate for the purpose of reading a short essay on the subject of goals in education and standards in public life. My purpose, very simply, will be to say that on the two quantifiable goals which we are going…

Then, with that data, the President called for his all-out war on poverty in the State of the Union Address, which he gave a few days later. His principal programs were educational, such as Head Start and the Job Corps. But soon, the age…

I have in mind the two quantifiable goals in the bill before us. These are, No. 2: School completion. Goal: By the year 2000, the high school graduation rate will increase to at least 90 percent. Madam President, that will not happen. No…

I rise today to recognize an individual who has very ably served the Senate Finance Committee and the Congress for the past quarter century. Earlier this month, during the recess period, Jeanne Roby retired from the staff of the Finance…

I rise to oppose this well intentioned amendment by the distinguished Senator from Pennsylvania. Obviously, when the United States does make international loans, we should have assurances that the recipient will be able to repay them…

I rise as a cosponsor of the Republican leader's bipartisan measure, and I would like to echo his theme, which is to say that it is not too late. It is possible, I know, to have reached the contrary judgment. It is possible, that when CNN…

the Arab League boycott--always repugnant--is now especially anachronistic and an obstacle to peace. Everyone agrees that in large measure the success of the peace efforts now underway will depend upon whether peace produces tangible…