by now everyone knows of the damage that the gasoline additive, MTBE, has done to our nation's drinking water supply, including in the state of New Hampshire. MTBE has been a component of our fuel supply for two decades. In 1990, the Clean…

there is no more noble calling than for those who choose to put their lives on the line every day to serve and protect our families. On November 29, 1989, about 12 years ago, New Hampshire State Trooper Gary P. Parker from Wolfeboro, NH…

this amendment will permanently extend the current moratorium on the imposition of taxes on the Internet. It will also stop those who wish to establish a national sales tax from doing so. In May of last year, the House overwhelming passed…

I can appreciate the concerns raised by the Senator from Florida. I agree with Senator Reid that sites contaminated as a result of former cattle dipping practices and which meet the definitions and conditions for sites to obtain funding…

It is important for a State to be responsive to concerns brought up by its citizens. For example, under the New Hampshire program, if a citizen contacts the Department of Environmental Services, DES, regarding a site, the first and…

My colleague from Ohio is correct. The managers' amendment clarifies the role of the State when new information has become available. Specifically, the Administrator must consult with the State before an enforcement action can be taken…

I point out, Mr. President, that with the addition of Senator Wellstone, that makes 70 cosponsors to this legislation. That runs the entire political spectrum, from Helms to Wellstone. I think it is a great tribute to the type of…

I am very proud to be debating the brownfields legislation, known as the Brownfields Revitalization and Environmental Restoration Act of 2001, or S. 350. It is a bill we have worked on for a long time--many years actually. It is exciting…

In early April, April 6 to be exact, the Senate recessed. The following day, April 7, a Saturday, a helicopter, in the fog, crashed into the side of a mountain in Vietnam. In that crash, seven American military personnel were killed as…

last night I had the privilege of personally witnessing President Bush deliver remarks outlining his budget for America and outlining the priorities of that budget. I must say, it was refreshing, for one who has long fought over the past…

I am delighted today to rise to discuss President Bush's commitment to strengthening America's national security. I know this is a matter that is very close to the heart of my colleague in the Chair, the Senator from Oklahoma. President…

Kay James said it about as well as you can say it. ``Religious profiling,'' that is what it is. You can't be a man of faith or a woman of faith. You can't be that. You can't have views that differ with the left. Otherwise, you can't serve…

The National Sheriffs' Association wrote a letter on behalf of John Ashcroft for Attorney General. On this business about Ronnie White, the truth of the matter is the individual accused of that crime, Mr. Johnson, went on a 24-hour crime…

I consider it an honor and privilege to stand here today in support of the nomination of John Ashcroft to be Attorney General of the United States. Contrary to some of the rhetoric we have been hearing from the other side, everybody in…

I thank Senator Durbin and the rest of our colleagues for helping to get this legislation enacted before Congress adjourns. It is time to improve the lot of these animals and do right by taxpayers at the same time.

The Senator is correct on each of those points, which will serve to further limit the possibility of sanctuary chimpanzees being recalled for research. It is my intention, and the intent of the amended legislation, that any such research…

The bill calls on the scientists themselves to make the determination that a chimpanzee is no longer useful for research and to formally release the chimpanzee to the sanctuary system for permanent cessation of scientific experimentation…

I agree, it would be good to set the record straight on this issue. The federal government now spends millions of dollars each year for the maintenance and care of chimpanzees who are no longer used in medical research, but are being…

He offers his strong support for a change in the law that will allow the adoption of military working dogs. Former Marine Lt. Putney led a successful effort to build a cemetery and monument for the 25 dogs who died in the liberation of…

I rise today to speak on a disturbing Department of Defense (DOD) policy that prohibits the adoption of retired military working dogs (MWD). The bill that I am speaking in support of today, H.R. 5314, will amend the law to allow a handler…

Yes, it is. This bill requires that the various interests involved in the Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration programs be fully and meaningfully consulted in the process, as indicated by the Senator. This should be carefully adhered to in…

As you know, under current law, States are authorized to use one half of the revenue collected from taxes on handguns and archery equipment for hunter education and the development of target ranges. Under our provision, any State that is…

Yes. By approving section 132, we intend to elevate the role of the head of the Federal Aid program, as part of our overall effort, in this bill, to give the program the full attention that it deserves. We do not intend, however, to…

I am proud to serve on the Senate Armed Services Committee that developed the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization bill for fiscal year 2001. I am equally proud to have served as a Conferee to resolve differences between…

I agree that Pittman-Robertson lands can certainly be used for field trials in a way that is consistent with the act.