Mark Hatfield

TSA was, quote, governed by self-direction, end of quote, which, quote, bred misbehavior, quote, and led to toxicity rather than a healthy agency, end of quote.

I, again, express my deep appreciation for his collaboration, his cooperation, his spirit of friendship, and the demonstration of that friendship day in and day out in achieving our mutual responsibilities to bring this bill to the floor…

Now, Mr. President, this is probably the last act of legislation that I will perform in my long tenure in the Senate. I want to offer today, and I am very hopeful that even though this is in the closing hours that this will rise above any…

In the last days of this session, as I reflect on the past 30 years in which I have been privileged to serve here in the U.S. Senate, my thoughts turn time and again to the many, many individuals who not only have enriched my experience…

we are obliged to be responsible stewards of our environment, both here and abroad. Even in these times of fiscal restraint, it would be counterproductive to cut back on the investment we have made in our environment and indeed in our own…

I applaud the city's effort and support its proposal to proceed in the manner outlined by the Senator from Oklahoma.

The bus and bus facilities distribution table included in the statement of managers accompanying the conference report--House Report 104-785--directs funds to Hood River, OR, for buses. However, it has lately been brought to my attention…

in 1988, Congress passed and President Reagan signed in law the CORECT program. This program established a federal interagency board to coordinate renewable energy exports and has been a very successful example of how a very small program…

one of the most common small business complaints my constituents bring to my attention is the issue of burdensome government regulations. As we all recognize, small businesses rarely have the expertise or resources necessary to keep up to…

for 30 years I have had the pleasure of representing a State known for its emphasis on educating its citizens on the importance of understanding and preserving their surrounding environment. The Oregon Coast Aquarium serves as a wonderful…

today I come to the floor to pay tribute to a great man who has dedicated his life to helping people and families in need. John Paul Bollman has grown up in the small town of Dallas, OR. His family has made funeral service their life's…

the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 moves our Nation in a positive direction by reforming our current welfare system. Not only does it eliminate the entitlement status of welfare, but the bill…

In Oregon, we are reducing our welfare roles by training our workers and putting people to work. This is being accomplished through a concerted effort of local, State and Federal officials striving together towards a common goal of putting…

Yes, you have requested additional funds for this project. However, criteria established in the One-hundred-and-fourth Congress by the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee of the House precludes me from being able to accommodate the…

I assure my colleague from California that the committee report does not mean the committee does not support research funding for the ATTB. I point out that the report also states that the committee has not earmarked projects mentioned in…

Maintaining the safety and environmental quality of this Nation's waterways remain critically important objectives of this subcommittee. The important cost issues raised by the Senators from Louisiana should be carefully considered by the…

I oppose the House effort to reallocate $1,700,000 from the FAA Academy to MARC and will remind conferees of the intention of the fiscal year 1996 conference report to terminate funding for MARC. Finally, I will urge the fiscal year 1997…

I want to call attention to a matter relating to one of our staff people, Pat McCann, who is the staff director for the majority party. He is a very interesting person who has been on this committee, the transportation subcommittee, for 13…

The Senator's points are well-taken. Long-pending cases of this type should be decided promptly. Such action would be particularly warranted with rail proposals that will benefit area-wide economies, promote competition, or foster the…

I can sympathize with the frustration expressed by the junior Senator from Florida on behalf of the Gainesville/Ocala communities and regional airport. If the FAA had recognized a legitimate need which still exists, I certainly think it…

Considering the extensive discussions I know the two Senators from Michigan have conducted with their State and local governments over this proposal, I wish to assure both Senators that I will make every effort to ensure their proposal is…

I say to Senator DeWine that it is the intent of the Appropriations Committee that the $30 million earmarked in Senate Report 104-325 for Ohio bus and bus-related facilities be available to the Ohio Department of Transportation to be used…

this amendment offsets $4.1 million for the Federal Rail Administration. There is a loan program where $4.1 million can, in effect, leverage $75 million in guaranteed loans. This is basically geared for some of the rail problems in the…

The following language was included in the subcommittee report to accompany S. 1959: Renewable Resource Development.--The Committee understands that the BPA, in keeping with the goals of the 1980 Northwest Power Planning and Conservation…