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it is with deep sorrow I note the passing of Vice Adm. John Bulkeley. Friday morning a memorial service was held at Memorial Chapel at Fort Myer to honor Admiral Bulkeley, and I think it only appropriate that the Senate takes a few minutes…
Last Friday, I outlined some of my views on the issue of judicial nominations, one of the most lasting legacies of any President. I said that Federal judges should respect the clear language of the Constitution as it is written; that…
as America marks Earth Day 1996, I would like to remind my friends across the aisle that the environmental heritage we are all so proud of was forged under Republican stewardship. Our Republican environmental heritage stretches back to…
I have long been inspired by the Kansas State motto: ``To the Stars Through Difficulties.'' The people of Oklahoma have persevered this past year through almost unimaginable difficulties with grace, with grit, and with courage. Our…
Sunday, April 14, was a special anniversary for me. It was on that date during World War II I was wounded and joined the ranks of America's disability community. We are a large, diverse community, from all walks of life, of every race and…
this week marks the final withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Haiti. It is an appropriate time to ask, ``What did our second intervention of the century in Haiti achieve?'' Congress and the American people were deeply divided…
I will explain, as will the distinguished chairman of the committee, Senator Roth, explain in some detail what this amendment does. It is a very important amendment. It is about a $10 billion amendment. It is paid for. And it does help…
in a few moments we will pass this bill. The Congress will put the national interest ahead of partisan interests. Those who have delayed passage of this historic bill argue that this is a weak bill. This is wrong. It is unfair to those who…
since the report surfaced in the Los Angeles Times that President Clinton decided to allow Iran to provide arms to the Bosnians, there has been little, if any, response from the other side of the aisle. Had there been a Republican in the…
Chaplain Ogilvie said it best Monday in his prayer marking the Senate's return after a 2-week recess when he said: ``Our hearts are still at half-mast.'' Like all Senators, I was saddened by the tragic April 3 airplane accident that led to…
In fact, I think we have had one. Senator Pressler, chairman of the Commerce Committee, had 1 day of hearings. There will be another day of hearings, I think, next week to be followed by additional hearings. So there is an effort to have…
TV broadcasters have broken their trust with the American people. For more than 40 years, the American people have generously lent TV station owners our Nation's airwaves for free. Now some broadcasters want more and will stop at nothing…
Most Americans, by 80 percent, think we should deal with this issue. But now we are going to be held hostage by Social Security amendments and minimum wage amendments. They have five or six others. Then they have the gall to stand up and…
once again, the 1995-96 basketball season has shown the Nation that when it comes to basketball, the State of Kansas is head and shoulders above the rest. I would like to congratulate the University of Kansas men's and women's basketball…
I would like to comment on a situation that much of the country is following very closely. I am speaking of the proposed merger between the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific Railroads. I have been contacted by various groups and…
A Salute to Kansas Governor Graves, Governor Thompson, Senator Kassebaum, Chairman Miller, Distinguished Guests and fellow Kansans, it is my pleasure to offer a salute to Kansas on the occasion of her 135th birthday of statehood. Having…
we have had a number of farm bills discussed and passed since I have been in the Senate. Of course, the first question is, is it good for agriculture and good for the consumers and good for the American people generally? I think we can say…
since last year we have been working hard to reform the foreign policy bureaucracy--to save the taxpayers nearly $2 billion and to get our foreign policy machinery working smoothly. This bill takes a big leap forward in that direction…
The one thing we should not do is elect a vindictive President. I do not think the present occupant is or the one challenging the President is. So we will be safe for the next 4 years, I tell the Senator from Maryland, and probably 8. I…
I am happy to indicate for the record that I would be pleased to try to be helpful in an effort to resolve the differences. Obviously, the one big difference is the Utah wilderness provision. The other projects, I understand, are not…
let me add my hope that we can resolve the problem. I know there are a number of projects, including the Presidio, that I support, and hopefully this will--now and then we get things resolved around here. Maybe we can do this in the next…
Well, again, I will be happy to explore it. I have always been willing to explore any possibility. Maybe we could couple it with something we would like to do on this side of the aisle, something the majority leader might like to have…
during a speech in the 1968 Presidential campaign, Senator Edmund Muskie, who was the Democrat nominee for Vice President, told his audience, ``you have the God-given right to kick the Government around--don't hesitate to do so.'' That…
Again, I am always willing to try to resolve some of the problems. This is not going to be an easy one because, as I recall, the first 2 years of the Clinton administration, when the Democrats controlled Congress, we did not have any votes…
Let me indicate I would be happy to discuss it. I am not certain we could reach an agreement. But, obviously, this bill, this amendment will, in effect, defeat the Presidio bill. There will not be any vote on the amendment today. There…
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