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Chuck Hagel is a former United States Senator from Nebraska, serving from 1997 to 2009. A member of the Republican Party, Hagel was known for his independent stance on various issues, including foreign policy and military matters. He served as the Secretary of Defense under President Barack Obama from 2013 to 2015, where he focused on military budget cuts and the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. Hagel has been an advocate for a pragmatic approach to international relations and has often emphasized the importance of diplomacy.
I want to cover some areas of concern and questions that have been addressed, appropriately so, regarding the amendment, but let me generally make a comment in response to my friend from Massachusetts. One of the results the distinguished…
my friend and distinguished colleague, the senior Senator from Massachusetts, talks about a common ground. This proposal is the common ground. As my colleague, Senator Ensign, has just stated, this addresses those who need the help the…
Mr. President, this debate in which our body has engaged over the last 5 days I believe has been helpful for our country because it has focused on a critical need, a need to come forward with a Medicare prescription drug plan, a plan that…
we have spent 4 days debating and voting on two Medicare prescription drug proposals, the Graham-Miller-Kennedy bill and the so-called tripartisan bill. I have worked with Senators Ensign, Lugar, Phil Gramm, Inhofe, Santorum, and Gregg to…
This legislation is similar to H.R. 3994, sponsored by the chairman of the House International Relations Committee, Congressman Hyde. This bill was passed in the House of Representatives on May 16 by a vote of 390 to 22. The Afghan Freedom…
with the adoption of this amendment, the Senate has affirmed its commitment to dealing with the reporting of greenhouse gases in a voluntary, incentive-based manner. This amendment provides for a voluntary registry for the reductions in…
This amendment could provide an alternative structure for a voluntary registry for consideration in the conference committee. It was created in consultation with many other Senators and reflects the expertise of their input. It is a…
as I stated in a previous colloguy with my colleagues, we have reached broad agreement on many of the provisions within Title X related to the development and coordination of a national climate change policy. There remain considerable…
We understand Israel's right to defend itself. We're committed to that. We've helped Israel defend that right. We will continue to do so. But it should not be at the expense of the Palestinian people, innocent Palestinian people, and…
Mr. Biden offers a realistic assessment of the challenges of dealing with a divided government in Iran, where an unelected, ``hardcore clique'' holds the key levers of power and thwarts the democratic will of the vast majority of Iranians…
The question might be asked: What does the Washington Post know about farm policy? That is a legitimate question. Probably very little. The point made in that editorial is a very real point in that the continued support of the Congress…
I rise this morning as a cosponsor of the Dorgan-Grassley amendment. We have heard and will hear this morning about large farms, small farms, medium-sized farms, baby farms, grandpa farms, a lot of farms. The fact is, large farms gain…
The North Platte Nebraska editorial stated in part: Fortified with subsidy money, the largest farms continue to plant millions of acres of crops, bidding up the price of land to do so. That creates more surpluses, low grain prices…
I rise to support the Crapo amendment to strike the proposed Water Conservation Program from the farm bill that we are debating today on the Senate floor. The creation of the Water Conservation Program, as proposed in this current…
I rise to commend Senator Leahy and Senator McConnell for their leadership in crafting the Fiscal Year 2002 Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill. I am here today to state my continued support of international economic assistance for…
since the brutal assault on our Nation almost 3 weeks ago, Americans of all walks of life have asked the question: How can I help in the fight against terrorism? One option is the Rewards for Justice Fund, a nonprofit organization that was…
on September 11, 2001, a day that will be seared into our national memory, the United States was suddenly, deliberately and viciously attacked by ruthless terrorists. Thousands of innocent civilians were killed in a brief, violent, and…
America's property owners are increasingly pressured by more and more burdensome government regulations and restrictions. Federal agencies should comply with state and local laws on property rights, and ensure that our Nation's policies…
I strongly recommend Bill Riley to the Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. I know that he will be an excellent appellate judge and will serve with distinction. He will bring to the bench the knowledge, experience and temperament he has…
I rise today to wish the United States Army happy birthday. It was 226 years ago today, in 1775, that the Continental Army of the United States was formed. The United States Army has had a monumental impact on our country. Millions of men…
Over several decades, Bureau of Indian Affairs and Impact Aid schools have suffered from neglect and disrepair, which has had a direct impact on student learning and safety. As of January 2001, the repair, rehabilitation, and renovation…
Last week President Bush laid out an aggressive trade agenda for America. Few policy areas will be more critical to the future prosperity of not only the United States, but the world. Trade is essential to the continued growth of our…
in the midst of the energy challenges facing our Nation lies a very unique opportunity. We have a chance to develop energy and environmental policies that work together. A clean environment and a strong energy policy need not be mutually…
the amendment we are offering today would fully fund the Federal commitment to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, IDEA. When Congress approved IDEA in 1975, which mandates that States provide an appropriate education to…
I join with nine of my colleagues today in introducing the ``Helping Children Succeed by Fully Funding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.'' I am pleased that Senators Jim Jeffords, Ted Kennedy, Pat Roberts, Chris Dodd, Susan…
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