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Frank Lautenberg was a prominent American businessman and politician who served as a United States Senator from New Jersey. A member of the Democratic Party, Lautenberg held office from 1982 to 2001 and again from 2003 until his death in 2013. He was known for his advocacy on issues related to transportation, public health, and environmental protection. Lautenberg played a key role in the passage of legislation aimed at improving safety standards in transportation and addressing public health concerns, including efforts to reduce smoking and improve air quality.
this week the people of South Africa will go to the polls to elect new leaders who, at long last, will represent all the people of that country. The South African elections mark the formal end of the racist apartheid regime and the rule of…
I look at the Chair and I see someone who served in World War II. I look behind me and I see someone who served in World War II. Mr. President, I also served in World War II, and Senator Hollings served in World War II. I am not talking…
I rise today to commemorate the 79th anniversary of the Armenian genocide. The Armenian genocide marks an ignominious chapter in world history. It reminds us, once again, how low unchecked hatred can drag the human spirit, unleashing…
I stand before you saddened by the news that Senator Matthew Feldman has passed away. He made a lifelong commitment to serving the citizens of New Jersey. During his 35 years in politics, including 22 years in the New Jersey State Senate…
I rise today to pay tribute to the accomplishments of an outstanding constituent of mine, Mrs. Adele Guttenberg. Mrs. Guttenberg has been more than just an ordinary advocate for the disabled in New Jersey. She worked tirelessly to gain…
I rise to urge my colleagues to join me in reducing the amount of paper generated in the U.S. Senate by adopting a policy of using double-sided paper in their personal and committee offices. By shrinking our use of paper, we can save the…
I want to make a few brief remarks in connection with the nomination of Strobe Talbott to serve as Deputy Secretary of State. This is an important position which requires the incumbent to step in for the Secretary of State in his absence…
I agree with Senator Boxer's assessment that activities to restore essential traffic services are eligible activities under the Emergency Relief Program and I urge FHWA to move quickly on this matter.
last night the Senator from Massachusetts [Mr. Kerry] offered an amendment designed to save over $40 billion over the next 5 years. I am proud to be a cosponsor of that amendment. The amendment was the product of a lengthy and at times…
I rise to support this amendment. The issue before the Senate today is not whether we support our troops. Of course we do. And of course we should provide funds to cover the cost of these operations. All this amendment says is that we…
there should be no mistaking my opposition to the Hatfield amendment to cut $18 billion out of the defense budget. One reason I oppose this amendment is because it would cut funding for the DDG-51 Aegis destroyers. In fiscal year 1994, the…
I rise in support of S. 1361, the School-to-Work Opportunities Act. I am a cosponsor of this legislation and am pleased that the Senate is poised to pass it. Mr. President, our modern economy is rapidly changing. Today's American worker…
I rise in support of the Goals 2000: Educate America Act. I am a cosponsor of this legislation. Mr. President, this legislation codifies the existing six education goals that President Bush and the Nation's Governors agreed to in 1990. It…
I am pleased to join Chairman Baucus in sponsoring legislation that will reform the Superfund hazardous waste site cleanup program and promote economic redevelopment in our communities. As chairman of the Senate Superfund Subcommittee, and…
I am pleased to join Chairman Baucus in sponsoring legislation that will reform the Superfund hazardous waste site cleanup program and promote economic redevelopment in our communities. As chairman of the Senate Superfund Subcommittee, and…
I want to say, Mr. President, that we should never restrict free speech. But when we know that it is vicious, when we know that it is designed to separate, when we know that it is designed to punish a group or an individual, we ought to be…
I want to say, Mr. President, that we should never restrict free speech. But when we know that it is vicious, when we know that it is designed to separate, when we know that it is designed to punish a group or an individual, we ought to be…
this amendment extends for 2 years a provision in current law which facilitates the granting of refugee status for certain historically persecuted groups. The existing law formally recognizes that the historic experience of certain…
I was made aware of the objection of the Senator from Wyoming to this amendment, and I would like to point out from the beginning that I do not believe that he is anti any persons, anti any group. In this case, I think it is fair to say…
the version of the State Department authorization bill reported by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee eliminates the position of Ambassador at Large for burdensharing which was created by the Congress in the fiscal year 1989 Defense…
I think it is important for the United States to stand up in this significant way and say we will continue to accept refugees. If you continue to harass them, if you continue to persecute them, we want it to be known that the United States…
I stand today to ask my colleagues to support H.R. 1303 which will designate the new courthouse building in Trenton as the ``Clarkson S. Fisher Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse.'' This legislation passed the House on May 4, 1993 and…
I want to make sure the Record is absolutely clear in terms of what it was that I said a few minutes ago, when I confirmed or affirmed my belief that the Senator from Wyoming does not harbor the kind of ``anti'' feeling suggested by…
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