I introduce two important pieces of legislation which promise to be of great significance to women with breast cancer: the Consumer Involvement in Breast Cancer Research Act of 1996, and the Improved Patient Access to Clinical Studies Act…

for those who were becoming skeptical, the conference report before us demonstrates that bipartisanship is still alive and well in the U.S. Congress. First, I would like to express my appreciation to those who have contributed so greatly…

to sum up on where we stand with respect to the Coats-Snowe amendment, first of all, I remind this body what we are dealing with here. This amendment modifies an underlying amendment, and that underlying amendment would allow Federal funds…

The Accrediting Council for Graduate Medical Education standards were developed by professional medical educators in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. The standards were developed with great sensitivity to the differing moral and…

I regret that the Senate is in a position to address this issue once again because the Senate has spoken on many occasions in support of international family planning. So I think it is unfortunate that we are here today to have to fight an…

I want to speak to you on behalf of the 135 million women of America about an issue that has more likely than not touched each of our lives at some point in time. Let me just say that it is not an uncommon occurrence in Congress for either…

If States want to reduce their commitment, then the Federal share will be reduced as well. It is not preventing the States from reducing their share, but if they do, then we have a proportionate reduction of the Federal share as well.

I think that it would be simply wrong because of the issue of Harry Wu's rights. What he has attempted to do is to have the tragedies exposed, the gross violations of human rights that have occurred in China. He has risked his life. I…

I would answer the Senator by saying that it is remarkably striking that China sought to do what it did in face of the fact it very much wanted to have the conference. That is why I happen to believe that precluding our delegation from…

I certainly would not be opposed to a multilateral response, but at the same time it should not preclude our position in terms of what we think is important for this country in the final analysis. I do not think that prevents the United…

I happen to think that this will enhance China's credibility in the international community to hold this conference. Frankly, I think China would find it very difficult if the conference was not held in Beijing. I think that happens to be…

I think Harry Wu would want the United States to stand up for him, and I happen to think--again, I cannot say what Harry Wu would think, but I think that China would feel very much slighted as well as insulted in the international…

Harry Wu is an American citizen. So, therefore, we have an obligation or responsibility to make those determinations as a country. I agree that is important, too.

Harry Wu has given his life to expose the unspeakable crimes that not only he endured in China's prisons but what others are enduring. I think it is a slap in the face what China has done to the United States. But it is more than that. It…

I want to first thank the majority leader and Senator Hatch for working with me and Senators Cohen, Kempthorne, Leahy, and Lieberman on this amendment. Throughout this process, they have clearly demonstrated their strong support for the…

I am a cosponsor of the substitute to S. 267 offered by Senator Stevens, and I rise to express support for the amendment. Before proceeding to discuss the substitute, I want to offer my sincere thanks to the chairman of the Commerce…

It gives me a great deal of honor and privilege to be here today to join some of my female Senators in paying tribute to Senator Margaret Chase Smith, who passed away on Memorial Day, after 97 years of courage, bravery, integrity, and…

I thank my colleagues once again for their participation in this tribute to a remarkable woman who led a remarkable life, and all the causes she espoused in her political career would serve us well today. It certainly serves as an…

I thank Senator Kassebaum for the wonderful statement she made about Margaret Chase Smith. I know I have those long memories and recollections of our visit with her. It was truly inspiring because of what she had accomplished in both the…

I am sure that she will agree the fact is these amendments that are being offered--certainly the Daschle amendment is an attempt ultimately to kill the constitutional amendment to balance the budget. Which, as the Senator has mentioned…

Having been involved, of course, in this last election, I certainly understood the concerns of the people of my State of Maine, which was that we needed to be accountable for our actions and to be fiscally responsible. People are no longer…

the constitutional amendment establishes a very important framework, as our forefathers established through our Constitution. We obviously take an oath of office, individually; we take an oath of office, on behalf of this institution and…

Would the Senator be surprised to know that half of the citizens of this country, half under the age 35 have only witnessed Congress balancing the budget just once? I guess it would not be surprising, given the fact we have seen on so many…

I think the Senator is raising some very significant issues concerning this constitutional amendment to balance the budget. My response has always been if it were a gimmick, Congress would have passed it long ago. As the Senator knows…

Again, I think the Senator is focusing on some key issues that I think are important focal points for this debate. The Senator was referring to the President's budget. Were you not surprised to see the President did not sufficiently…