I am concerned by the calls that I have heard during the last few days for an abrupt change in United States policy toward Russia, including for an end to United States assistance. I agree that there are some disturbing sounds and images…

with great personal sadness, I rise to honor the memory of an outstanding woman, a champion of medical research, and a friend. Mary Lasker, who died Monday at the age of 93, was a person of deep commitment, intelligence, and compassion…

The wisdom of the United States original sponsorship of Israel has been vindicated many times in many ways, by the sturdiness and vitality of Israeli democracy as well as by the richness of Israeli artistic and intellectual life. As a…

The quest for security can be aggressive, especially when it involves the hot pursuit of some enemies, the pre-emption of others, subjugation or subversion of still others. In a world full of dangers--real, imagined or exaggerated--the…

I think it important at this point to read into the Record some of the statements that Strobe Talbott has made, because as the author he is best equipped to speak for himself. As he says here: To recognize that the Soviet threat has been…

Mr. President, as I see it, there are really four targets of doubt that are the main sources of criticism of Strobe Talbott: One, his views on Russia; two, his views on Israel; three, his managerial ability; and, four, his acquaintanceship…

First, there is the question about getting a report. That is correct, it is a privilege you can be accorded, but I believe the rules do not say it is an actual right. I think the Parliamentarian has stated that, too. Second, the quotation…

I think he enjoys the credentials to be an excellent Deputy Secretary. He enjoys the most important credential of all, as Senator Glenn observed, because ``he clearly enjoys the full and complete confidence of the President and the…

I have always believed strongly in the specialness of the state of Israel, in the special nature of the relationship between the U.S. and Israel, and on the special obligation that the U.S. has to do everything it can to assure Israel's…

I congratulate him, too, on his prescience in evaluating the long-term viability of the Soviet system. He, and others, including George Kennan, saw that the Soviet system was so antinatural, so incapable of satisfying human needs that it…

Then we come to the question of Israel. I think the views by Strobe Talbott that are important is what he advances and says. He says: I've always believed strongly in the specialness of the State of Israel, in the special nature of the…

I wish to support the nomination of Ambassador at Large Strobe Talbott to be Deputy Secretary of State. He has in 1 year gained respect as a thinker and a guide in the Clinton administration foreign policy circle. Having distinguished…

I wish to note an event which occurred earlier today here in the Capitol; namely, the unveiling of a comprehensive and precedent setting new lending program by Fleet Bank, an institution which is headquartered in my home State of Rhode…

I am opposed to this amendment's cut of $253 million from the assistance to the New Independent States account. This amendment comes at a delicate point in the development of these new states, and it is critical that we stick to our…

the Kerrey-Brown amendment is indeed laudable in its intent, whether it would indeed save $94 billion, as its proponents assert, or a lesser amount as the distinguished Senator from West Virginia suggests. All of us want to save and all of…

I rise in strong support of S. 1361, the School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1993. I am very glad to be an original cosponsor of this important administration initiative, which Senator Simon introduced on August 5 of last year. In…

I bring to the Senate's attention today a tragedy which occurred on the streets in Providence this past week and which occurs with frightening and intolerable frequency throughout this country. Last Thursday afternoon, Patrolman Steven…

I would just like to express a word of support for the amendment. It is an excellent one. It is a job that needs to be done and the amendment should be agreed to.

I am pleased to support and cosponsor the amendment offered by Senator Hatfield. It would establish a demonstration program in six States to test the concept of regulatory flexibility. This is something we ought to do. Again and again, we…

as the chairman of the Subcommittee on Education, Arts, and Humanities, I am dedicated to ensuring that our student aid programs serve the purpose for which they are intended: to provide access to quality educational opportunities for…

I strongly support enactment of S. 1150, the Goals 2000: Educate America Act school reform bill. President Clinton's proposal is important and needed legislation. Far too often, American students are not sufficiently challenged in the…

the international tribunal for the prosecution of war crimes committed in the former Yugoslavia is currently meeting in The Hague. This is a fact of great significance for the rule of law and the prospects for peace in this area of the…

I just want to say a word in support of the amendment of the Senator from California. She knows I thought it was a very good one. But when we tried to circulate it a little bit, there was no universal support for it. But I will be glad to…

I share the Senator's concern over the expropriation of U.S. citizens' properties. I believe current law already adequately addresses this issue by requiring the United States to vote against loans to countries that have nationalized or…

I fully support the amendment of Senator Moynihan and Senator McCain concerning the situation in Cambodia and Burma. I was impressed by the overwhelming support the Cambodian people gave to democracy during last year's United Nations'…