James M. Talent

We will never remove nuclear weapons from the category of WMD given the nature of such an attack, but may have the opportunity to do so with bio-weapons.

A rapid, effective response to a bio-attack can reduce casualty figures from hundreds of thousands or tens of thousands, to thousands or perhaps hundreds.

We need a National intelligence strategy for dealing with the biothreat, and we don't have it.

I think if we don't do that, then the other things that you are working on legislatively--as important as they are, are likely to fail in execution.

It just doesn't work if you have taken a subject that ought to be confined to one or two committees and you split it up among dozens and dozens of committees and subcommittees.

The thought of a WMD attack anywhere in our region is too horrific for words.

It is unacceptable that now nearly 10 years after September 11, we do not have a comprehensive National strategy to counter the threat that WMD poses to our country.

I am not confident that any place in the country is where it needs to be or really close to where it needs to be.

the biggest enemy I think we confront in this is inertia, and to defeat inertia, it takes tremendous leadership and perseverance.

they have a more accurate strategic view of the world than we do.

To those who still do not recognize the threat, let me quote from the report of the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction.

I will devote my time to a substantive and very important subject-- the appropriate level of funding for America's military. It is an issue that I have worked on and fought for since I went to the House of Representatives in 1993. I am…

And one worst thing than what we are going through would be if we end up going through it for nothing. And that's what's going to happen if we pull out. I do believe that we can continue to make progress in training up the Iraqi army. And…

I believe in the dignity and value of life at all stages. I strongly supported the ban on partial-birth abortions. My opponent opposed it.

I believe marriage is a relationship between a man and a woman.

I supported the marriage amendment to the United States Constitution, and my opponent didn't. I supported the ban on partial birth abortions. She's opposed to that.

I rise in support of S. 3711, the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act, which can certainly be described simply that it will open a portion of the gulf to exploration for oil and natural gas. I don't want to be understood as criticizing or…

earlier this year I came to the Senate floor in opposition to human cloning and in support of new stem cell alternatives that could allow us to get exactly the stem cells we want to relieve human suffering without creating, destroying, or…

Why is it not permissible to regulate something that is clearly an act that strikes at the heart of the American consciousness and that leaves unregulated a vast area of expression? I would daresay, if the average American decided to…

I rise to speak on the proposition before us and on the importance of protecting the American flag. The American flag is a unique symbol in the Nation's consciousness. America, unlike many countries, actually had a birthday. There was a…

The fact is, predatory payday lenders are targeting American troops and are trying to make a buck off of their service to our country.

I am glad the Senators from Texas were not here, Mr. President. I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

today, we have had lengthy debate on the Levin and Kerry amendments on Iraq. Tomorrow morning, we will have approximately 90 minutes for closing remarks before a series of votes. We will be voting on the Levin language, the Kerry language…

is it in order for our side to speak now? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the Senator from Missouri may proceed.

I understand we are speaking in morning business; is that correct? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct. ____________________