I rise to commend my colleague, the senior Senator from Pennsylvania [Mr. Specter], for personally arguing yesterday the case of Dalton versus Specter before the Supreme Court of the United States. This case was originally filed by…
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.
it is my privilege today to recognize and commend the many contributions made by one of the Senate's most talented and distinguished staff advisers, a native of my own Commonwealth of Virginia, Robert C. Louthian. Having served longer than…
I am pleased to join others today all across the greater Washington metropolitan area in saluting Washington's own radio station, WTOP, as it celebrates 25 years of all-news broadcasting. Today WTOP will be honored with a gala celebration…
I draw my colleagues attention to an extremely disturbing article which appeared recently on the front page of the Washington Post. The article, entitled ``Marines Toys for Tots Spent Millions on Itself; Donations Used to Run Charity, Not…
Almost every evening on the news we see the U.S. military protecting American interests around the globe. More often than not these American military forces include naval forces. A year ago, it was Navy carrier-based aircraft that were…
I expressed my concerns about an expanded use of air power in Bosnia. I also expressed my belief that it is essential, and I repeat--it is essential--that the Congress at the earliest opportunity begin a full and thorough debate regarding…
I believe the Senator is prepared to give me some assurance that this issue that I raise of whether we should repeatedly call on the American taxpayers to go back and replenish, rebuild and restore in areas of known potential for disaster…
It not only applies to the earthquakes. It is hurricanes and all types of natural disasters, including levees.
the legislation before the Senate today, the emergency supplemental appropriations bill, was crafted by the appropriate committees in the Congress to predominately provide disaster assistance for the southern California earthquake. Mr…
I have joined Mr. McCain a number of times on the floor, and elsewhere, to address the serious concerns both of us have had about an expanded utilization of United States air power in this most complicated situation in Bosnia. I compliment…
We had a disaster in our State last year, caused by tornadoes. Senator Robb and I and others interceded. We were not able to get full FEMA assistance. We are puzzled as to why it goes to California, but not there. I am very pleased to…
It is a courageous answer to really an unanswerable question. But we have to answer this question, because time and time again the American taxpayers are asked to reach into their pockets to replenish the losses of others in a disaster…





