I believe we can't afford not to convert to the metric system. Not converting has already cost this Nation a great deal. The United States is one of three nations in the world, along with Burma and Liberia, yet to change to metrics. More…

I wish to extend my wife's and my deepest sympathy to our colleague, the senior Senator from Massachusetts [Mr. Kennedy], on the death of his mother, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy. I extend condolences also to two of her grandsons, my Rhode…

I fully understand that many Americans are troubled when they hear of works distasteful to them that are funded in part with their tax dollars. Nevertheless, while the Endowment has awarded well over 100,000 grants, fewer than 40 have…

this year marks the 30 year anniversary of the establishment of the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities. In 1965 Senator Jacob Javits and I sponsored this legislation to foster the development of excellence in American art…

Over the last 3 weeks a steep decline in the value of the Mexican peso has precipitated a financial crisis with worldwide implications. The peso's loss has not only shaken investor confidence on the Mexican stock market, but triggered a…

I was not comfortable with that vote, particularly because it placed me at cross purposes with the leadership on this side of the aisle in their campaign to assure fair treatment of the minority. But I took the position I did in the…

I rise to pay tribute to our distinguished colleague, the senior Senator from Louisiana, on his announced intention to retire from the Senate at the end of his current term. His departure will be a loss to this body. Senator Johnston has…

as I look at the vast array of foreign policy issues the 104th Congress will address, United States policy toward Cuba stands out in my mind as the most in need of a dramatic overhaul. I believe all my colleagues agree on the goals of…

I was deeply saddened last month by the death of Deborah Hauger who served as the Latin American advisor to the former chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Congressman Lee Hamilton. I had the pleasure of meeting Deborah on…

we have heard the arguments pro and con. My own view, and I think the view of many of us, is that Mr. Brown fully matches the qualifications of his predecessors. He has demonstrated a capacity for leadership and for bringing people…

I, like many Americans, opposed U.S. involvement in the Vietnam war and worked through the political process to bring it to an end. I was relieved that the war was over--a cause to which I had given many years of my life--that American…

I concur in the views of the Senator from Colorado about the importance of having experience and ability abroad, particularly for those occupying ambassadorial posts. I would like to read in the Record a paragraph from a letter addressed…

I would share that concern if the allegation were correct. But it is not. Senator Gorton's statement of concern is based, at least in part, on a report by Eric Sevareid of CBS. According to that report, in September 1977 there was a…

there was a very interesting editorial in the Washington Post today. I thought I would bring it to the attention of my colleagues by reading it into the Record. It is entitled ``The Sam Brown Nomination.'' The Republicans are making a…

Mr. President, I support Derek Shearer and urge the Senate to give its advice and consent to his nomination to be Ambassador to Finland at this important period in the relations between our two countries. Over the past several years…

Mr. President I rise today to once again speak in favor of Sam Brown's nomination as U.S. Ambassador to CSCE. I want to compliment the distinguished chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee for bringing it here to the floor and…

I commend President Carter for his important role in the recent elections in Panama. President Carter led an international delegation made up of leaders from throughout the hemisphere to observe the recent elections in Panama. The Carter…

Lifting the arms embargo may seem like an easy, cost-free solution. Lifting the arms embargo may make us feel better, but I believe it is bad policy that could yield disastrous results. The United States would be abrogating a U.N. Security…

today the Senate adopted two amendments to the bill concerning the arms embargo that render the underlying legislation confusing and contradictory. I refer to the Senate votes on the Mitchell amendment and the Dole amendment regarding the…

Now, however, I would like to touch upon several of the reasons why I believe unilaterally lifting the embargo is a bad idea. First, it would put the United States in the position of abrogating a United Nations Security Council Resolution…

last Friday, the Senate began debate on a bill that directs the President to lift the United States arms embargo against Bosnia and Herzegovina. As we continue this debate today, I would like to review for my colleagues the points made in…

I join with the distinguished majority leader and others in sponsoring this legislation. I must say that although I am not completely comfortable with this legislation, I have agreed to cosponsor it as an alternative to the Dole-Lieberman…

once again we have ventured into the treacherous shoals of self-regulation. In my 33 years in the Senate, we have ventured into this area many times, and I have always tried to support reforms that will benefit the Senate as an…

I rise today to introduce a joint resolution designating October 1994, as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I am very pleased that 25 of our colleagues have joined as original cosponsors of this very important resolution. This is the…

Yesterday in Cairo another milestone was passed in the march toward peace in the Middle East. Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasir Arafat, after a slight hitch in the ceremonies, signed an agreement to implement the…