Bob Dole

for the past 3 years I have come to the Senate floor on National Hunger Awareness Day to help raise concerns about the far too prevalent problem of hunger, both here in the United States and around the world. In fact, as a freshman…

it is my great privilege to support Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr., an outstanding choice for Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Judge Alito is indeed one of the most qualified nominees to ever come before the Senate. He has…

we are today at war--in Iraq, Afghanistan, and so many other places in the world, with an enemy who knows no borders. The recent bombings in Amman, Jordan during a wedding celebration are a strong reminder that terrorists know no limits to…

these are certainly challenging times for our Nation--particularly as we confront an ever-emboldened terrorist network that seeks to threaten civilized societies and destroy our way of life. The threats are very real and the stakes are…

I as deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Chief Justice William Rehnquist. He will most certainly be remembered as one of this Nation's greatest Chief Justices. During his 33 years of distinguished service on the High Court, Chief…

Judge John Roberts is indeed an outstanding choice to be the 17th Chief Justice of the United States. He is one of our Nation's top legal minds, and as the American public has learned, he is a man of great intelligence and skill who will…

the long-standing moratorium in place on oil and gas exploration in the Outer Continental Shelf has protected our vital coastal areas from drilling. This moratorium has worked. Over the last quarter century, North Carolina's coast has…

as an editorial in the Charlotte Observer on March 31 of this year explains, a drilling accident threatens everything North Carolinians hold dear about the coast--the beaches, the ocean water, the thin fish and shell fish, the pelicans and…

since 1993 a moratorium has been in place on oil and gas exploration off the coast of North Carolina, thus protecting vital coastal areas from drilling. This moratorium has provided a much needed boost to our coastal economy and my entire…

before I speak to the important principles at stake in this debate, I want to take this opportunity to thank the Majority Leader for doing everything in his power to avoid the impasse we face today. We have arrived at this moment in the…

it is my privilege to support Jim Dever for a seat on the U.S. district court in Eastern North Carolina. This seat has been vacant for 6 years and is considered a judicial emergency by the Judicial Conference. In fact, a vote for Jim Dever…

this month we mark the 79th celebration of African American Black History Month. What was launched by civil rights pioneer Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926 as Black History Week and observed in Black schools and churches today is a month-long…

It truly has been a privilege to serve in the Senate with my good friend Peter Fitzgerald. As many Illinois newspapers wrote when Peter announced he would not seek re-election, his decision to retire from the U.S. Senate is a true loss for…

this past September marked a devastating hurricane season for many States. My home State of North Carolina was ravaged by not one, but four hurricanes this fall. Western North Carolina was particularly hit hard by Hurricanes Frances and…

recently, the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy made a series of far-reaching recommendations to help keep our oceans viable for future generations. While the Senate as a whole will not address these recommendations this Congress, I hope we…

during my years in public service I have learned a great deal about the severe effects of hunger in our Nation and around the world. My passion for this issue has significantly grown over time, so much so that I chose the topic as the…

I would like to reflect for a moment and explain why we should take a moment to honor Colonel Robert Morgan, a man of distinguished valor. Not only was he part of our Greatest Generation, he was a true hero, aptly defined as one who…

in our post-9/11 world, most Americans would agree that to defend our Nation and the freedoms we hold dear we must continue to succeed in the war on terror. As many of my colleagues and I have said, Iraq is the central battleground in the…

so many States have been devastated this hurricane season. My own home State of North Carolina has been ravaged by the effects of not one, but four hurricanes in the last few weeks. Most recently, western North Carolina suffered extensive…

20 years ago this month, as Transportation Secretary, raising the drinking age to 21 across our Nation was a measure I was confident in supporting. I was confident it would prevent crippling and disabling injuries and save thousands of…

I find it troubling that the war in Iraq is not being equated to the overall war on terror. Polls have shown evidence that Americans are not making the connection. So the question at hand is, Was removing Saddam's government a positive…

I might also ask the Chairman if he would agree with me that our Nation's security depends on the mission-readiness and retention of our citizen-soldiers, and that for the total force to function effectively, we must make certain that…

this past weekend we lost one of Americans greatest leaders, Ronald Reagan. I had the privilege of serving under President Reagan's strong, principled leadership for 7 years--2 years in his White House as assistant to the President, or…

1 year ago, I shared my thoughts on the Senate floor on a matter that weighs heavily on my mind. I reserved my maiden speech for a topic I chose to make one of my top priorities as a Senator. Hunger is the silent enemy lurking within too…

Sad you don't win on your war record. I mean I think people, I think they respect the fact that you're a veteran but not everybody could be a veteran. I think sometimes you can overplay your hand.