I wish to share with my colleagues the sad news of the death of Sal Mancini, 74, the mayor of North Providence, RI, and to share with my colleagues the inspiring record of his lifelong dedication. It seems that I cannot remember a time…

this month, Travelers Aid Society of Rhode Island is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its service to the Rhode Island community. Travelers Aid Society provides needed comprehensive social services to individuals and families across a…

in an era of momentous developments, the beginning of the first multiracial elections today in South Africa is one of the most historic events of our time. This has been a pivotal week for the people of the Republic of South Africa. A week…

I must oppose this amendment at this time because of its potential to undermine the strength of U.N. Security Council decisions. While I would support the lifting of the embargo on a multilateral basis, I do not support a unilateral…

as an original cosponsor of this critical school-to-work legislation, I am very pleased that we are voting today on a final version of H.R. 2884, the School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994. In developing this legislation, President…

I have been a long-time proponent of metric conversion by the United States. I strongly believe that the American economy would greatly benefit if the United States were to join the rest of the world. Presently, the United States is the…

I do concur with my colleague from Vermont that school based personnel such as psychologists, and school social workers are essential to providing comprehensive services in support of classroom teachers. Student learning is a complex…

every April people of Armenian descent in America and around the world commemorate the anniversary of the genocide perpetrated against the Armenian people between 1915 and 1923. This tragedy is one of the most horrible in the history of…

I share in his regard for Senator Dole. He is a man of his word. He is a man of honor. He knows what war is all about. And in this day of celebration of his work, I want to join in expressing my regard for him.

this morning a somber President Clinton addressed the Nation about the tragedy that unfolded overnight in Iraqi Kurdistan. As all of us know, two United States Army Blackhawk helicopters, carrying military personnel from several…

the recent massacre at Hebron has injected a hard dose of reality into the Middle East peace process. Despite the euphoria that surrounded the signing of the Declaration of Principles between Israel and the PLO last September, it is…

I have long been an admirer of Greece and the democratic values that America shares with that country. It is, therefore, with great disappointment that I recently learned that the present Government of Greece has introduced legislation…

this coming Saturday, March 26, 1994, marks the fifteenth anniversary of the signing of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. Today I am submitting a resolution, along with Senators Helms, Moynihan, Brown, Mitchell, and Dole, to…

I want to express my high regard and best wishes to our distinguished Secretary of the Senate, Walter J. Stewart, who will be leaving office on April 14. I know I value greatly his friendship and shall miss him. Joe Stewart can truly be…

the recent trip by Secretary of State Warren Christopher to the People's Republic of China [PRC], despite criticisms to the contrary, was a necessary one for it underscored to a Chinese audience too used to the accolades of businessmen the…

Frank Kelly, for many years a leader of the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, is one of the ``wise men'' of our age. His life has spanned most of the years in this century, and he has witnessed the many ways in which our…

I welcome this confirmation and look forward to the leadership and skills that Chief Leyden will bring to his tenure in office as marshal in Rhode Island. His record in law enforcement has been impeccable, spanning 37 years and…

earlier today, I was pleased to join several of my colleagues and President Clinton at the White House to announce legislation to establish a comprehensive system of reemployment services, job training, and income support for permanently…

Today, Mr. President, is such an occasion. I am speaking of Mrs. Sylvia Hassenfeld, chairman of the board of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee [JDC], who, I am delighted to say, has been chosen receive the prestigious Emma…

I wish to add my own expression of dismay and true regret at the announcement over the past weekend that our very wonderful colleague and highly respected leader, George Mitchell, has decided to end his Senate career at the conclusion of…

Yesterday, Bosnian Croat and Bosnian Moslem representatives reached an agreement which we all hope will lead to an end to the bitter fighting between the Croat and Moslem people in Bosnia. As a unified front, the Bosnian Croats and Moslems…

I am very pleased President Clinton chose to nominate someone of Mr. Gould's stature and experience to the post of Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board. If I recall, it has been quite some time since the NLRB has been led by…

as many of my colleagues know, George Tames died last week after a lifetime of recording Washington's political events and personalities with his camera. He will be sorely missed. I rise to share with my colleagues an excellent…

Today marks the fourth annual National Sportsmanship Day which is being celebrated by 4,000 schools in the United States and some 55 international schools in 35 countries. National Sportsmanship Day was conceived by the Institute for…

as many of my colleagues know, George Tames died last week after a lifetime of recording Washington's political events and personalities with his camera. He will be sorely missed. I rise to share with my colleagues an excellent…