Absolutely. I add also, one of my deep concerns is that in order to pay for this, they are talking about Medicare "reforms." Unfortunately, the reforms we are hearing about are proposals such as adding the cost of home health care…

I absolutely agree. With all due respect to our colleagues on the other side of the aisle, the math does not add up. It is time to get beyond principles and rhetoric and say to those watching this morning sitting at their kitchen table…

I completely understand and share the deep concerns Senator Kennedy has about the proposals that will essentially put another $10,000 of tax on middle- and low-income families over the course of taking out student loans to put their…

I rise today to oppose the Carper- Specter amendment. I join with my colleagues in opposition. I note this issue is of great importance to my colleague from Delaware. We have had a lot of conversations about the best approach to increasing…

I rise to oppose the proposal to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. With all due respect to my colleagues on the other side, who I know feel strongly, I feel strongly as well and have been involved with this issue since my time…

I echo the statements of the senior Senator from Michigan, and thank the Chairman for his work on developing a strong renewable portfolio standard. My question is whether renewable power could be measured by plant generating capacity or…

this is not about the Ford Escape. We are pleased the auto industry is moving forward. The CAFE number does not reflect the fuel economy improvements of one particular vehicle. It is a fleet average. GM has from 2000 to 2001 improved fuel…

recently we passed legislation to protect families hurt in this recession by extending unemployment protection for an additional 13 weeks. It was the right thing to do. Now let's finish the job by helping them get back to work. Let's pass…

I say the person I have been most impressed with--and, frankly, surprised about-- is Senator Kennedy. Not because of his intelligence; we know his intelligence. We know he stands up for those who need a voice and for principle. He is a…

I rise to applaud a provision in the supplemental portion of the Defense appropriations conference report. This conference report includes a bill authored by myself and Senator Kyl that will help honor the victims of the September 11…

I congratulate and thank Senator Kennedy and Senator Gregg for their leadership and the tremendous amount of manhours to bring this legislation to this point. I thank all my colleagues deeply involved in this issue. It is said that…

while I rise to oppose the Cochran- Roberts amendment, I want to congratulate my colleagues for their dedication as members of the Agriculture Committee. I have great respect for both Senator Cochran and Senator Roberts and realize they…

Thank you, very much. As a Senator from Michigan, I wanted to rise to agree totally with what Senator Byrd is saying today about the pressure on our northern borders and our law enforcement officials who are now donating overtime on the…

I believe and in fact have been telling people in Michigan that there is a new day, that since September 11 we have come together. Yes, we have differences in priorities. We are Americans. Under the Constitution, we have a right, an…

I agree with our esteemed colleague who just spoke that, in fact, the American people are watching us very closely today to determine whether or not we understand the emergency that so many workers and small businesses and others in our…

I would like to share an experience this evening and commend a group of individuals who were involved in U.S. Airways Flight 969 last evening where I was a passenger going from Pittsburgh to National Airport. It was diverted into Dulles…

I rise for a moment to bring the best wishes and heartfelt condolences again to our colleagues from New York for this additional tragedy that has befallen them. All of my friends and family and the citizens of Michigan have their hearts…

I want to indicate how extremely pleased I am that this bill includes an absolutely critical provision to protect the Great Lakes from oil and gas drilling. This provision, which I offered, along with Senator Fitzgerald and numerous…

One more time, I thank the Senator from New Mexico for his commitment on this issue and the way he is able to explain the importance of it. I stress, along with the Senator, if we had private insurance coverage, then the facilities would…

We are in the Chamber today not as Democrats or Republicans but as the women of the Senate speaking because we believe it is our responsibility to speak up on behalf of the women and children of Afghanistan who are being terrorized by…

The Village of DeTour in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan is living with an unfortunate safety hazard. Currently, the Village of DeTour is using a World War II era fire engine to fight fires within its jurisdiction. This antiquated fire…

I rise also to support this very important effort and very important amendment. I, first, thank my senior colleague and friend from Michigan for his ongoing leadership in this effort to support our apple growers in Michigan and across the…

we all witnessed a great national tragedy on September 11. While the deaths and damage occurred in New York, Washington, and the fields of Pennsylvania, a piece of all of us died that day. Many people came up to me in the weeks after the…

our national will is being tested as it never has before. On the clear, sunny morning of September 11, we were attacked from out of the shadows. There are no words to fully describe the depth of this infamy. And not enough tears to…

I take a moment to thank the chairman for his leadership in putting forward a bill that is balanced and that meets the criteria laid out, the needs expressed by Members on both sides of the aisle. I thank the Senator for putting together a…