George Voinovich

Yes, and I am sure the people in the District of Columbia are paying higher income taxes to the United States of America.

I understand the special relationship between the Federal Government and the District. Congress shares the responsibility of making certain that the Nation's Capital remains a socially, economically, and culturally vibrant city. As a…

I'm just telling you, unless we can get somebody over there that's going to work on this, as I mentioned, from early in the morning till late at night, this is not going to be done, and five years from now some Senator will be talking to…

A harbor handling less than 1 million tons, even if it has a large economic impact on the community, would have a lower budget priority specified by the corps because it only handles 940,000 tons. The amendment that we have filed would…

I have gone along with the president on this, and I bought into his dream. And I -- at this stage of the game, I don't think it's going to happen.

I think he's a Hitler type of person. He has made it clear that he wants to destroy Israel. He's made it clear he doesn't believe in the holocaust.

I rise to address my serious concern about our movement toward a decision to adjourn the 109th Congress without completing our work on the remaining 2007 appropriations bills... This approach toward managing our Nation's checkbook is…

I appreciate the concerns APHIS has about the spread of this virus and their concern about protecting the Great Lakes from this virus. I share the goal in restoring and protecting our Great Lakes. I too am deeply concerned about the…

I strongly agree with the assessment that Congress and the Federal Government have the duty to provide for the security of our States and our people. Further, the importance of a single, integrated set of comprehensive national standards…

I think he's a Hitler type of person. He has made it clear that he wants to destroy Israel.

I would like to second the remarks of Senator Inhofe about Senator Jeffords. I have had an opportunity to work with Senator Jeffords now for 8 years. We have had our good days and bad days, but we never had good days and bad days between…

I would like to make one last comment, which is that the smart Members of the Senate, when they are traveling or when their staff are traveling, should notify the Ethics Committee beforehand so that we can review it and tell them whether…

I have never heard anything but good comments about the Aspen Institute and the good work that you do.

Do you all agree that Members of Congress should travel and their staffs should get out and around the country to find out what is going on?

Ninety-six percent of Americans don't contribute a penny to any politician. The politicians naturally respond to people who give them the money.

Our efforts to reform the rules governing lobbying must be done in a truly bipartisan fashion.

The trust the American people have given us is something we must never forget.

Any Senator or staff member that is found to be in violation of the Senate ethics rules will be dealt with appropriately.

I applaud your leadership and thank you for calling this hearing on lobbying reform.

Today, we have made great progress on the Defense authorization bill, and we are now on track to complete action on it tomorrow. Tomorrow will be a very busy day with votes on the remaining amendments. Senators can expect a late night, if…

I just found out that Sandra Day O'Connor has resigned from the Supreme Court. I think regardless of what our political persuasion is or our ideology, we all respect her for living up to her oath of office in that her presence on the…

I have been here since 10 minutes to 10 waiting to give a speech. I have a schedule today. I would like to have my time.

I do believe that your Department is as important to our national security as the Defense Department.

I am going to be paying a lot of attention to that part of it not only as a member of this committee.

What are you planning on doing in that area?