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Entitlement spending threatens funding for essential programs like the NIH.

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Apr 14, 1994

Judge Barkett, from every evidence I have seen--and I have gone through the record, I was there for part of the hearing--is eminently well qualified. The charge that she is soft on crime, or does not favor the death penalty--that really…

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Feb 28, 1994

In terms of Social Security, the person who made the point that a balanced budget amendment is the basic protection that is needed by the Social Security system was the chief actuary for the Social Security System for 23 years. I point…

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May 25, 1994

I cannot remember when I heard so much misinformation in one small segment on the floor of the U.S. Senate. The things that Senator Nickles refers to are the things that took place with VISTA and ACTION prior to Sam Brown's being there. I…

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May 4, 1994

Let me say, with all due respect to my two colleagues, I think things can get worked out over on the House side. We always find a reason not to move ahead. One of the reasons for coming directly to the floor is, frankly, there are people…

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