just over 2 weeks ago I came to this floor and talked about the 20-year history of aviation security. I did so for a simple reason. There has been a very clear pattern on this issue over the last 20 years. Again and again there has been a…

less than 2 weeks ago, legislation providing $15 billion to the airline industry flew through the Congress like a runaway express. The legislation moved so quickly that I am of the view that additional steps are needed to impose…

today with Senators McCain and Leahy, I am introducing legislation that would extend the moratorium on discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce. Senator McCain is absolutely right. The moratorium expires in a few days, and we are very…

this morning I want to discuss a proposal which I think is important in light of the tragic events that unfolded on September 11, 2001. As all of us now understand, the communications infrastructure in New York, Washington, DC, and indeed…

In a few hours the U.S. Congress is going to respond to the horrible tragedy in New York in an unprecedented way. The U.S. Congress is going to vote to send billions of dollars to the airline industry, while not making any funds available…

I wish to bring to the Senate's attention a serious legal matter currently impeding Federal criminal investigations in many States, especially Oregon, and legislation that I am joining the Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, Senator…

It certainly is. I believe it is imperative that, since these funds are allocated to the State of Oregon, they be spent for on-the-ground activities within Oregon. These funds will be an important component of the near-term solutions that…

Mr. President, on Tuesday morning this Nation witnessed an attempt to pitch into darkness the light of American liberty. It was nothing less than an offensive against the freedom our Nation represents. It was nothing less than pure evil…

In the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2001 Congress provided $20,000,000 in emergency money for farmer families in the Klamath. This amount was designed only to keep these farms afloat until further monetary assistance could be found…

In addition, there are other solutions for the Klamath Basin, such as, but not limited to, water conservation, wetlands restoration and irrigation system updates that will have to be considered. These may require legislative action. May I…

If the FTC decides to investigate airline practices--which it can already do under current law--I believe it could do an important service. And I wouldn't want lack of cooperation from the Department of Transportation to stand in the way.

I thank the Senator, both for this opportunity and for all her hard work and leadership in crafting an excellent Transportation appropriations bill. The bill will do a great deal for all types of transportation in this country, including…

today Senator Brownback and I are introducing legislation that uses a simple, scientifically sound and entirely voluntary approach to combat global warming. It's not regulatory, and it's not revolutionary, except for the fact that this…

when Americans see people in need, their first instinct is to help. It is the kind of attitude that makes our Nation great. But imagine if you had the knowledge and the tools to help someone in need--but weren't permitted to lend a hand…

it is time to lift the veil of secrecy around energy markets in this country. Now that electric power is being traded as a commodity, with electricity bought and sold in markets all across the country, basic information about things like…

Tomorrow I intend to introduce bipartisan prescription drug legislation with the senior Republican on the Senate Finance Committee's Subcommittee on Health, Ms. Olympia Snowe of Maine. For more than 3 years, Senator Snowe and I have teamed…

I rise tonight to discuss my opposition to the nomination of J. Steven Griles as Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. In my view, Mr. Griles' past record and recent statements, both public and private, indicate he is lacking…

I think it is dangerous to legislate biological opinions about species without the opportunity to thoughtfully review the effects of such a far-reaching amendment. I think it is just as dangerous to force our citizens in rural communities…

I sincerely thank Chairman Byrd and his staff, Galen Fountain and Chuck Kieffer, for all their hard work and consideration on this bill. I would especially like to thank the Chairman for his understanding the needs of my constituents in…

Pain is our Nation's silent public health crisis. Pain is often left untreated or under-treated, especially among older patients, minorities and children. Forty to 50 percent of dying patients experience moderate to severe pain at least…

let me begin by especially thanking two of our colleagues as we begin this debate about a part of this country's educational system that, unfortunately, has gotten short shrift. For the next few minutes we are going to talk about summer…

I happen to think the Federal Trade Commission, as Senator Hollings suggested, is one of the most important places in government from the standpoint of the consumer.

I thought it was a very unfortunate opinion that the Commission issued last week on gas prices.

Well, again, I would hope that when you find anticompetitive practices, you do more than say, 'Gosh, that is just too bad.'

the President would be vigilant in ensuring that consumers will be protected from price-gouging at the gasoline pump this summer.