Bob Dole

Let me indicate, as I will do in the closing statement, there will be no votes today. There will be no votes on Monday. The first vote will occur at 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7. Let me also indicate, it is necessary to go through this…

Much has been reported lately about the situation facing America's farmers and ranchers. Carryover stocks for some grains are at their lowest levels since the 1940's--causing record high grain prices. I think, in fact, that wheat is up to…

Finally, let me say a word with reference to the Finance Committee hearing that was held this morning on repeal of the gas tax, the 4.3-cent gas tax, which was made permanent in 1993 in the Clinton tax bill, which raised taxes by $265…

I appreciate that. I would only say the fact that they got the highest rating by the American Bar Association worries me even more. It is nothing but a liberal advocacy group, and that should indicate what kind of judges are being given…

I would certainly look kindly on having the Senate Judiciary Committee considering that. I think Senator Hatch would be very receptive. My view is, if someone who is not a target is not only inconvenienced but must go out and hire counsel…

Later this afternoon, President Clinton is expected to veto the product liability reform bill--a bipartisan measure to curb abusive, predatory lawsuits. This bill passed the Congress overwhelmingly, with the support of Democrats and…

first, let me congratulate my colleagues, Senator Simpson and Senator Kennedy, for completing action on what I consider to be a very good bipartisan immigration bill. It took 8 days. We had it scheduled for 3. So we have lost a little…

one of the most profound and sensitive issues facing our society today is whether doctors should be allowed to assist in the suicide of their patients. On this issue, I happen to share the view of the American Medical Association that…

I did not make any reference today to the appointment of judges, but I did make a reference to the fact that judges in the second and ninth circuits have been reaching for some way to find a constitutional right to die, and I thought that…

our current welfare system does not work because it is not based on the proven American formula for escaping poverty: A job. A strong family. A good education. Saving some money to buy a home. Instead, it undermines almost every value that…

the World Trade Organization has just issued its first decision in a trade case brought under the new dispute settlement system. The case was brought against the United States by Venezuela and Brazil. The allegation was that a U.S…

May 3 is a very important day for the Polish people for it is on this day that they will celebrate the 205th anniversary of Poland's first constitution. Last week, along with a number of my Senate colleagues on both sides of the aisles, I…

Henry Clay, one of the most eloquent men to serve in the U.S. Senate, once said, ``Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as character.'' I know I speak for my colleagues on both sides of the aisle…

let me also indicate something that it is not a part of this bill. It is still our intention to work out some procedure where we can take up repeal of the 4.3-cent gas tax. That is a matter of about $4.8 billion per year. It is our…

we understand the parliamentary situation. It is my hope we can work out some agreement and complete action on this bill. We have been on it a number of days. I think it is a very important piece of legislation. We would like it to pass. I…

as the American people know all too well, Federal judges can play an enormous role in our daily lives. Through their rulings, Federal judges help determine whether criminals walk the streets or stay behind bars; whether racial quotas or…

Mr. President, we must now declare President Clinton's trade policy with Japan a spectacular failure, a fiasco. The capstone of this almost unbelievable 3-year fiasco occurred recently. The White House has an electronic home-page on the…

I would like to pass the immigration bill. It seems to me that immigration, particularly illegal immigration, is a very, very important issue in this country. It has broad bipartisan support. The minimum wage, whatever its merits may be…

we have just passed in the last hour and a half the Omnibus Appropriations Act for fiscal year 1996. I think we have dealt a big blow to the era of big government. My view is the Americans--whether Republicans, Democrats or…

Under Title 8 of the U.S. Code, a number of criminal offenses are deemed deportable offenses. However, although aliens are deportable for criminal offenses, there are a number of crimes that should be grounds for deportation that are left…

we have just had a very historic vote. I commend my colleagues on both sides for this bipartisan vote. I think it was 58 to 42. But it is an indication that term limits will not go away. I want to commend my colleagues, as I have done…

Last week, Vice President Gore stated that Republican criticism of Clinton-appointed judges was misguided--A ``smoke screen,'' as he put it, ``to hide our own poor record on crime.'' While the Vice President is off-base with his smoke…

Today the Senate takes a historic step on whether to move forward to pass a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of Members of both the House and the Senate. I am proud this step is one promised by the Republican Party in our last…

2 years ago, the Medicare trustees--three of whom are members of the President's Cabinet--reported to President Clinton and Congress that Medicare would be bankrupt by the year 2002. From the day the Medicare trustees issued their report…

today is a very sad day in the northwest Kansas community of Goodland. For today is the day when much of the community will gather to say their final farewells to one of Goodland's favorite sons. Much of America came to know Brook…