The destruction of Zimbabwe's economy and repeated abuses of power have been a catastrophe for Zimbabweans.

Widened U.S. sanctions are appropriate.

We cannot say it enough. And, frankly, there is not enough being done to meet the challenge that poses.

I want to commend the Chairman and Members of this Committee and others, even those not on this Committee, for the work that has already gone into dealing with this horrific financial crisis that the country is living through.

I rise this morning, prior to our break for the Fourth of July holiday, to talk about Medicare and in particular some of the activity on the floor in the last couple of weeks, but especially last night. I wanted to highlight some of the…

The problems plaguing Afghanistan are well documented: a resurgence of pro-Taliban forces, a burgeoning narcotics trade, rampant government corruption, insufficient resources for reconstruction, stalled development, fragile political and…

today, I rise to convey my growing concern--and I think the American people share this concern--on an issue that the three major television networks' evening newscasts devoted just 46 minutes of coverage to so far this year: The war in…

I rise to discuss two agreements under negotiation between the United States and Iraq that have grabbed headlines in recent days as more and more Iraqi politicians announce their strong opposition to these agreements. The two agreements…

I wish to speak today--as many of us have been doing--not just about the high price of gasoline but all of the pressures on American families that come with that. When I say 'families,' I mean in the broadest sense of the word. The…

Finally, I want to speak for a couple of moments about a Pennsylvanian. As I have mentioned before, there are more World War II Medal of Honor winners from Pennsylvania than anywhere else. We did some research, and you can go down the list…

I will not read all of it, but I wanted to read the description of his sacrifice and the reason he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, so rare for any soldier to be so awarded. Here is part of the official report. This is…

I rise for two purposes. One is to speak for a couple minutes about today's anniversary of D-day and then also to talk about a Pennsylvanian who lost his life in Iraq and was this week awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. I, first…

we are making history today in the Senate because this is the first global warming bill that has reached the floor for a full debate and vote. Congress has, in the past, as we know, considered symbolic global warming legislation, but this…

let me say first I commend the remarks of the Senator from North Dakota who again reminds us of the importance of this legislation that we have been working on for many months now, and now having the votes, an overwhelming number of votes…

I wanted to make a couple of remarks about the GI bill of rights. We had an opportunity today to vote on a piece of legislation which included that. That legislation is so necessary for our veterans. I know, Mr. President, you in your…

I rise to pay tribute to a native Pennsylvanian. Today we honor what would have been the 100th birthday of one of Pennsylvania's most famous sons, Jimmy Stewart. The fact that we call him Jimmy tells a lot about who he was, what he meant…

It is with the greatest respect and personal gratitude that I stand today to honor our guest Chaplain, Monsignor Joseph G. Quinn, and thank him for his humble and moving blessing upon us this morning. I am proud to say that Monsignor Quinn…

I was looking at the Washington Post this morning, page A4. There is a story about the President seeking $770 million more in world food aid. At first glance, that sounds like very good news, and it is, to a certain extent. But…

I rise to speak about a housing matter. I have two amendments, but I am only speaking about them today, I will not be calling them up. I did want to speak very briefly and very generally about both of them. There are two very important…

We're giving the Republican nominee more time to make the case against our nominee without having enough rebuttal.

We're giving the Republican nominee more time to make the case against our nominee without having enough rebuttal.

I am proud to submit, along with Senator Specter, this resolution declaring March 25 as National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day. With this resolution, it is my hope that we can increase education and public awareness about cerebral palsy…

The safety of our food supply is an issue we can no longer afford to ignore. My amendment would expand the deficit-neutral reserve fund to allow for legislation that enhances the protection and safety of the Nation's food supply. The funds…

I wish to, first of all, start my presentation today with an overarching commendation of the work of the Budget Committee and, in particular, Chairman Kent Conrad, who worked, as he always does, along with the members of his committee from…

I wish to first of all commend the work of several colleagues on this Consumer Product Safety Commission legislation, and in particular the Senator from Arkansas, Senator Pryor, for long overdue changes of the law that pertain to how we…