Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
It is clear that the founding fathers intended to create a system of checks and balances.
I would really hope that we would, regardless of what we do in terms of alleged reform, let us see what lurks behind the banner of reform.
that government which is best governs least.
In early 1975, Senator Mondale, together with Senator Byrd, successfully led the bipartisan debate which resulted in amending Senate Rule 22...
the Senate's leadership should have the authority, sustained by a majority and a ruling of the presiding officer, if necessary, to bring nom...
It is clear that the topic of right to debate and the use of the filibuster are of deep interest to members of this Committee.
I hope these rules will be ready for adoption at least by the beginning of the next session.
the place is broken and we ought to fix it without a mind to what particular ascendency each party has.
I want to especially thank Senator Byrd for his continued interest and participation in these hearings.
This is really a good opening hearing.