Absolutely. I think the Senator makes an excellent point about that because clearly what we are doing is just deferring to future generations for payment of the bills. There is no doubt about it. I think the Senator from Oklahoma…

I say to the Senator that 25 years ago was the last time we had a balanced budget. The Senator from Oklahoma will probably agree that we are hearing today, ``We will produce a 7-year budget to achieve the balanced budget amendment.'' We…

What is more fundamental than providing fiscal order, especially for the future of this country, in making those kinds of choices, albeit difficult, but ones that are compelling and ones that need to be made? ... The Congressional Budget…

I say to the Senator, look where we are today in terms of the level of debt since that period of time. The Senator mentioned that he was a State senator. I, too, was a State senator in the State of Maine. We had to balance our budgets. We…

I think the amendment pending before the Senate today is an example of why we should have invoked cloture, because it is nongermane to the pending subject of unfunded mandates. As has already been mentioned during the course of this…

Three physicians at the Penobscot Bay Women's Health Center in Rockport, ME, decided to cease offering full services because of concern for the safety of patients and the staff after 3 years of protests. After a week of picketing and…

I rise today to first of all congratulate and commend the Senator from Idaho for his leadership in bringing this very important legislation to the floor of the Senate and the Senator Glenn for being a leader on this issue as well. Mr…

I rise in support of the reauthorization of the Economic Development Administration [EDA]. EDA is an important agency that contributes significantly to economic growth and job expansion. Clearly, EDA fulfills a key function in providing…

the budget resolution passed by the conference committee is an indictment on the lack of resolve on the part of Congress to seriously address fiscal problems hampering our economy. It is an unfortunate testament to the fact that this…

I rise today in support of S. 2024, to temporarily authorize expenditure under the Airport Improvement Program so that grants may be made for airport construction and improvement projects. This legislation comes at a critical time to…

I rise today in support of H.R. 4250 , a bill to reauthorize the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program [LIHEAP] and the Head Start Program. For the poor in the north, heat is no less essential than food, clothing, and shelter. Without…

I would like to thank Mr. Studds, Mr. Saxton, Mr. Young, and the other members of the committee for including language in H.R. 2760 to create a special committee of the Pinniped- Fishery Interaction Task Force that will study the problem…

I rise in support of sending the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act [FACE] to conference. This legislation, S. 636, is designed to prevent the increasing violence that has accompanied the debate over a woman's fundamental right to…

Mr. Chairman, today this Congress is faced with a very clear, very stark choice about our Nation's fiscal stability and health, and about the kind of future we will bestow to the next generation of Americans. We can choose one of two…

I certainly want to express my appreciation for the leadership they have given on this very critical issue over the years. Time and time again, Mr. Chairman, the voters of Maine and the rest of the country have sent Congress an…

I rise today to comment on H.R. 6, the Improving America's Schools Act. There are many programs incorporated in this bill which I support, but there also are some provisions which need revision. I support the Armey amendment which…

I rise in support of H.R. 3759. The American people have a long tradition of responding to tragedy and disaster with kindness and generosity. And we must continue this tradition in responding to the terrible damage wrought by the recent…