I am proud to join as an original cosponsor in Senate bills 6-10 introduced today by the Democratic leader. They represent a solid effort to help working families, give help to those who first practice self help, get the Federal…

I am happy to join Senator Breaux today as a cosponsor of this important legislation. I am a staunch supporter of the U.S.-flag Merchant Marine and of the maritime industry in general. The industry is of vital importance to our Nation's…

I rise today to celebrate President Clinton's appointment of two leading citizens of Baltimore, Congressman Kweisi Mfume and Mayor Kurt Schmoke, to represent the United States at the inauguration of Nelson Mandela as the new President of…

I rise today to congratulate Rebecca Sheppard of Walkersville, MD who has been selected for the Girl Scouts of the United States of America Gold Award. This is the highest achievement award in Girl Scouting and symbolizes outstanding…

I rise today to recognize Frederick L. Riedel of Towson, MD for his 43 years of service to the Baltimore City Fire Department. Mr. Riedel retired on March 12 as the second most senior member of his department. Mr. Riedel's dedication to…

I rise to join Senator Cohen in introducing Senate Resolution 208. We are introducing this resolution to express the sense of the Senate with respect to mammography screening to detect breast cancer in women. And we encourage our…

And there is conflicting evidence between the military court and the IG reports?

So it is not the issue of sexual harassment, but there are bungled investigations. In the matter of the Tailhook, is it also the Senator's finding or observation--perhaps ``finding'' is too strict a legal word--that there was this coverup…

Acknowledging what the Senator is saying, in his own very fine record on these matters, is it the Senator's findings that the investigation of the Tailhook matter was bungled?

These hearings have men and women across the country talking and thinking about sexual harassment. That is important. The Nation is going through a very important teach-in on sexual harassment. But I am afraid the Senate is about to flunk…

It is very hard to debate this on the Senate floor. The reason it is hard is that when one reads what happened in Tailhook, and when one hears about the chants that Admiral Kelso allegedly heard and turned his back on, it is so vulgar I…

And, essentially, the culture seems to lend itself to these bungled investigations?

I rise today to take the position that Admiral Frank Kelso should be retired at the rank of two stars. The question is what are we considering on the floor today of the U.S. Senate? We will be debating whether or not Admiral Kelso should…

I rise today as an original cosponsor to express my strong support for the Chesapeake Bay environmental restoration and protection bill introduced by Senator Sarbanes. This bill expands the authority of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to…

I stand today for myself and Senator Sarbanes to submit a resolution to honor the employees of the Curtis Bay Coast Guard Yard and the World War II veterans and civilian employees who served on the Coast Guard Cutters the Mendota and…

Allowing Federal agencies to offer buyouts as incentives for Federal employees to retire is a matter of extreme urgency. It is imperative that we enact buyouts in order to avoid reductions in force [RIF's] or furloughs in the Federal…

I rise today to recognize the life and accomplishments of Ms. Sara Levi who will be celebrating her 70th birthday Sunday, April 3. Through her energy, compassion and tireless work on behalf of the greater Baltimore community, Ms. Levi has…

I rise today to speak as an original cosponsor of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1994. I have been hearing about an increase in lawsuits being filed alleging securities fraud--and they are based on nothing more than a…

I rise today to give my enthusiastic support to this legislation which will establish the Social Security Administration as an independent agency. I have long been a supporter of this effort. And I am glad to see its time has finally come…

I rise today to express my sadness at the passing of a great American woman--Mary Woodard Lasker. I want to extend my condolences to her family and loved ones. Mary Lasker was a kind and generous woman who devoted herself to public health…

this morning's guest chaplain is Rabbi Paul Kerbel, a leader of the Jewish community in Prince Georges County, MD. I know the Senate joins me in thanking Rabbi Kerbel for delivering this morning's prayer. Rabbi Kerbel is Rabbi of…

I strongly support this supplemental appropriations bill to provide much-needed aid to the thousands of victims of the Northridge, CA earthquake, and I commend the chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Senator Byrd, for moving this…

improving our educational system is a top priority. Yet, it has not gotten the attention it rightfully deserves. But today we consider legislation, Goals 2000--Educate America Act-- that gives a boost to States and local communities for…

Thank you very much, Mr. President. Mr. President, for many years I have supported the efforts to get a full and complete accounting of our missing in action from the Vietnam war. As a woman in both the House and the Senate, my heart went…

Thank you very much, Mr. President. Mr. President, for many years I have supported the efforts to get a full and complete accounting of our missing in action from the Vietnam war. As a woman in both the House and the Senate, my heart went…