Apr 5, 2005
as the distinguished Senators from Delaware and Maryland pointed out, and certainly Senator Biden was very heavily involved in the Helms-Biden legislation of 1999, that legislation which came after considerable argument in the committee…
Dick Lugar
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Richard Lugar was an American politician and diplomat who served as a United States Senator from Indiana from 1977 to 2013. A member of the Republican Party, Lugar was known for his significant contributions to foreign policy and arms control, particularly through the Nunn-Lugar program aimed at securing and dismantling weapons of mass destruction in former Soviet states. His tenure in the Senate was marked by a commitment to bipartisanship and a focus on international security issues.
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Apr 5, 2005
in a short while, we hope to have a unanimous consent agreement so that Members will have a roadmap for the remainder of the afternoon. That is not at hand for the moment; therefore, I hope the Chair might recognize the distinguished…
Mar 8, 2005
I rise to comment on International Women's Day and to join Senator Biden in introducing the Protection of Vulnerable Populations During Humanitarian Emergencies Act of 2005. Today is International Women's Day, a day on which we celebrate…
Feb 8, 2005
Today I offer a resolution commemorating the life of the late Zurab Zhvania, former Prime Minister of the Republic of Georgia. At the request of President Bush, I was honored to lead a delegation last weekend to represent the United States…
Feb 8, 2005
I rise to again introduce a bill that will strengthen U.S. nonproliferation efforts. It is supported by the Administration and several of my colleagues. This bill represents the fourth installment of Nunn-Lugar legislation that I have…
Jan 31, 2005
I am re-introducing today a bill that was on the legislative calendar of the 108th Congress when it adjourned in December. The Stabilization and Reconstruction Civilian Management Act is intended to build operational readiness in the…
Jan 31, 2005
I submit today a resolution commending the Iraqi people for their participation in the election of January 30, 2005, of a 275-member Transitional National Assembly and provincial and regional governments; and encouraging further steps…
Jan 26, 2005
I have the pleasure and the honor to commend the nomination of Dr. Condoleezza Rice. Soon, the Senate will carry out its constitutional duty to provide advice and consent on President Bush's nominee for the office of Secretary of State. We…
Jan 26, 2005
Mr. President, I appreciated, as did the Senator from New Mexico, the comments of our distinguished colleague from Connecticut, Senator Lieberman, when he discussed really the long debate we have had with regard to the conduct of the war…
Jan 25, 2005
I would comment, it has been my privilege to hear more of the testimony while I chaired the hearings and likewise the debate today. On both occasions, we have made clear to colleagues on both sides of the aisle that there would be ample…
Jan 25, 2005
Mr. President, I have the pleasure and honor today of speaking in support of the nomination of Dr. Condoleezza Rice to be our Secretary of State. As a result of her distinguished career as National Security Adviser to President Bush and…
Jan 25, 2005
This editorial entitled ``Speeding an AIDS Vaccine'' lays out the case for improved global coordination in this area. Achievement of an AIDS vaccine would save millions of lives and billions of dollars in treatment costs in the coming…
Jan 25, 2005
Today I offer a resolution celebrating the December 26 election in Ukraine. I am pleased that Ukraine has dominated newspaper headlines and media broadcasts all over the world for the last sixty days. In that time, extraordinary events…
Jan 4, 2005
the tidal waves, tsunamis, that traversed the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific on December 26 have caused death and destruction in at least 12 countries, particularly India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand. The tsunami disaster…
Dec 8, 2004
As a nation, we must always keep in mind that our military successes come at a high cost in the loss of promising young human lives. I rise today to pay tribute to two Hoosier marines who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Cpl…
Dec 7, 2004
I rise to comment on World AIDS Day, which was on December 1. The global HIV/AIDS pandemic is a humanitarian crisis of horrific proportions. World AIDS Day is a day to remember the millions of lives lost to and devastated by this global…
Nov 18, 2004
I thank my Senate colleagues for passing the resolution providing advice and consent to the Protocol amending the existing U.S. Tax Treaty with the Netherlands through the unanimous consent procedure. In spite of legislative hurdles that…
Nov 16, 2004
I rise to introduce two new bills to strengthen U.S. nonproliferation efforts. One of these is a new Conventional Arms Threat Reduction Act. The other is the fourth installment of the Nunn-Lugar legislation, the nonproliferation program…
Oct 9, 2004
while I support Senate passage of H.R. 4200, the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005, and will not object to its passage, I am nevertheless concerned with language appearing in section 1225, ``Bilateral…
Sep 10, 2004
I join with Senator Biden today to introduce legislation reauthorizing the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 (TFCA) through fiscal year 2007. Since its creation, the TFCA has helped conserve 40 million acres of tropical forests in…
Jun 24, 2004
Madam President, today the Senate will have the opportunity to consider many nominations for diplomatic posts of some very talented Americans who have made themselves available for public service--some as a career, and others for temporary…
Jun 18, 2004
today I stand to submit a resolution focused on the development of self-government in Kosovo. I am pleased that Senators Voinovich, Allen, Smith, and Biden have joined me in co-sponsoring this legislation. I believe that Kosovo's future…
Jun 3, 2004
I rise to introduce the Assistance for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries Act of 2004. The unprecedented AIDS orphan crisis in sub-Saharan Africa has profound implications for political stability, development…
May 6, 2004
I rise to address the body this morning on the importance of Senate action to confirm pending nominations for ambassadorial and other foreign affairs posts. Together, Republicans and Democrats on the Foreign Relations Committee have worked…
May 6, 2004
I think one reason why the committee has this feeling is that we appreciate the fact he has been forthcoming in response to our questions. He understands the gravity of the situation and its complexity. He does not have a doctrinaire point…
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