these last few days mark the last that we will have the pleasure of working with some of the most talented and dedicated Senators to have served in the U.S. Senate. That's because 13 of our finest Members will be retiring this year…

I know there will be an objection after I make my statement, and I regret that. We have worked long and hard to bring this FAA reauthorization bill to the floor. I have worked years on it, along with the occupant of the Chair. We have…

Kentucky writer and farmer Wendell Berry wrote that: Though I would just as soon get along without it, a humbling awareness of the complexity of moral issues is said to be a good thing. If such an awareness is, in fact good-- and if I, in…

I am not opposed to the creation of a wildlife refuge, as proposed in the bill. What concerns me is the idea that we here in the Senate can or should designate thousands of acres of cropland--over 7,000 acres of cropland--as a wildlife…

when the Senate returns to the consideration of the Interior appropriations bill, I intend to offer an amendment that would redirect the bill's earmark of $3 million to create a 20,000 acre national wildlife refuge in western Kentucky. On…

The Ledger-Times reminds us that the refuge and the project at Land Between the Lakes would provide very similar services and that the creation of the refuge will put future LBL funding at risk. Mr. President, supporters of the refuge have…

Kentucky and the Nation suffered a great loss last week with the passing of Mr. Ralph Gabbard. Ralph was a nationally known broadcast executive, serving as president of Gray Communications. He was a leader in the television broadcast…

Coming from Kentucky, and I guess in some other States, we have heard about midnight conversions or death-bed conversions. "I've seen the light. Everything's going to be all right." Lo and behold, we found for a long time that this side of…

the passage of S. 1831, which reauthorizes the National Transportation Safety Board [NTSB] is a very important matter. One cannot watch television lately without seeing the NTSB in action. Everyone knows that the NTSB is the primary agency…

let me join my colleague, Senator McCain, in complimenting the Senator from Oregon, Mr. Wyden. He has been a great asset to this institution since he arrived and has been a tremendous asset to the Commerce Committee since he has joined us…

Let me join my colleague in complimenting Senator Roth. I believe it was almost unanimous among those Senators who were here last night who were very concerned about the so-called ticket tax expiring on December 31 and going through a…

I am pleased to support S. 1994, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 1996. As the ranking member of the Aviation Subcommittee, I want to thank the chairman of the subcommittee, Senator McCain, for his leadership and…

S. 1994 authorizes the programs of the FAA for 1 year. The bill must pass because it is an authorization bill. The FAA cannot issue any airport grants unless this bill is passed. Under S. 1994, the FAA would spend approximately $35 million…

I am disturbed by this amendment. This amendment is the total Department of Transportation. It has nothing to do directly with aviation. This is an aviation bill. This indicates to me that, if you do not like the winner, this gives you the…

I say to my friend, I haven't seen the amendment, so it is hypothetical. You made a statement that left an inference here on what we were supposed to do, and so I will wait and get a copy of your amendment. I think your intent is good, but…

one of the mistakes that has been made here tonight is, I guess, saying no more votes. When it is said ``no more votes,'' they scatter like a covey of quail. So we will be looking for amendments as best we can. We have a managers' package…

Sometimes, I say to my friend from Colorado, when you have to publicize the bid, it is in the local paper, and you can go by and pick up blueprints for $25 or $100, or whatever it is, and you take it and work up your estimate. When the bid…

let me thank my friend from North Dakota, Senator Dorgan. You never know when you get up on the floor and make a statement about the way you feel--the response from the Senator from Arizona, chairman of the Aviation Subcommittee, is that…

may I just take a moment to associate myself with the remarks of the distinguished Senators from Alaska and Pennsylvania, as they relate to our friend Howard Greene. I think you have to understand the institution to understand the value of…

I'm also very pleased that conferees kept my amendment on impact aid in the final bill. Since the Truman administration, the Federal Government has acknowledged its responsibility in assisting school districts educate federally connected…

But before I begin my remarks on this legislation I want to take a moment to commend my good friend and colleague, the senior Senator from Georgia, Sam Nunn. Today, the Senate will see the last Defense conference report handled by my…

In his letter, President Clinton wrote: . . . I realize that technology is changing rapidly and that it is our responsibility to explore all alternative means of destruction. . . . He continues: . . . As we go forward with our program to…

October 2, 1996 will mark the 200th birthday of Liberty Hall in Frankfort, KY. This historic hall is one of Kentucky's finest 18th century-homes, serving as the residence for U.S. Senator John Brown and four generations of his family…

Never forget, my friends, the primary purpose of a political party is to win.

I was not privileged to the agreement among the distinguished Senator from Texas and New Jersey and our leader. So I am somewhat in a difficult spot here this morning. I will have to wait until the leader has arrived. He is not here at the…