May 12, 1994
Does that not contradict your thesis that we should not act without the partnership of our allies?
John Warner
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John Warner is a former United States Senator from Virginia, serving from 1979 to 2009. A member of the Republican Party, Warner was known for his work on defense and national security issues, particularly during his tenure as Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. He played a significant role in shaping U.S. military policy and was an advocate for the Virginia tribes seeking federal recognition. Warner was also involved in various bipartisan efforts throughout his career, emphasizing the importance of NATO and international alliances during the Cold War and beyond.
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May 12, 1994
it is really a privilege for me to be here on behalf of not only this distinguished gentleman but also his lovely wife. We are sending a team together to take on this most important of our diplomatic posts, and I was thinking coming down…
May 10, 1994
I find myself in the unenviable position of opposing my distinguished Republican leader, Mr. Dole, and an equally distinguished group of cosponsors. Let me review my basic position which I have set forth on the floor here in previous…
May 10, 1994
I am not going to get deeply involved in the legalities, because I am more concerned about the situation here today and tomorrow and to project it into the future. This is the principal concern I have about lifting the embargo. My next…
May 2, 1994
April 23 marked a momentous day in the history of the U.S. Navy. The U.S. Navy bid a respectful farewell to the distinguished Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, Chief of Naval Operations. Admiral Kelso dutifully served nearly 38 years on active duty…
Apr 21, 1994
I will remind my good friend from Connecticut that I ran a calculation. There are 36 conflicts going on in the world today. Most of them civil wars, cultural wars, religious wars. Yes, we are appalled about the tragedy unfolding before our…
Apr 21, 1994
I say that you have not done that when you say to me it the intention of the amendment and you think it is implicit in the amendment. What do you have expressly in the language that we and every American can understand?
Apr 21, 1994
You have answered, No. 1, you interpret this as saying the United States shall unilaterally lift whatever embargo we have. I ask my good friend, does that not send a signal to the people tragically suffering, the Muslims: We have lifted…
Apr 21, 1994
let me then qualify. My colleague interprets the amendment as saying legally we, the United States, will lift our embargo. And you agree with my observation this sends a message--again using your word--it implies that the United States is…
Apr 21, 1994
Then we have chosen sides in this conflict. Let there be no doubt we have chosen sides. I wish to ask this question: Clearly defined, are we doing this in response to compassion and emotion, or are we doing it as a part of the NATO force…
Apr 21, 1994
I think I received a third answer, and that is that we go ahead, irrespective of whether Britain or France agree. I say that is unilateral intervention by the United States. That stamps this conflict, then, 'Made in the U.S.A.' And we…
Apr 21, 1994
in closing, would the drafters of this amendment consider amending it in some manner to reflect that while the United States may have a legal right under international law to lift such embargo as this country is responsible for, we will do…
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