David Durenberger

As we begin this debate, I want to express my appreciation to Senators Kennedy, Kassebaum, Pell, and Jeffords for their leadership in bringing the administration's Goals 2000 to this point in the legislative process. Goals 2000 is not a…

Both Commissioner Powell and Superintendent Hutchinson told me during our recent meetings that the last thing they need to achieve improved student performance is another round of federally required mandates and rules telling them how to…

to repeat what I said earlier, we are now at a critical crossroads in designing a proper and effective Federal role in support of State- and community-based education reform. This Senator would like very much to be able to support a Goals…

Mr. President, let me say that this is not the amendment by our colleague from Missouri, but the underlying amendment. Let me say I am given to understand there are negotiations going on right now to try to work out certain differences…

this past Thursday a giant of the amateur sports scene passed away in Hopkins, MN. Although Bob Bjorklund will be missed by all, the memory of his many and varied contributions will always remain. Bob was a native of Minneapolis who went…

I rise today to pay tribute to Robert Matteson, a truly distinguished statesman and public servant who died at his home in Saint in Paul last Monday, after a battle with Parkinson's disease. Throughout the 79 years of his life, Bob…