J. Thurmond: “I was privileged to serve with the 82nd Airborne Division, one of the first airborne divisions to be organized.”

The alcohol industry's veiled attempt to use health claims as a marketing scheme has gone on long enough.

I am pleased to rise today to submit a Senate resolution which designates August 16, 2000 as 'National Airborne Day.'

This decision, in my opinion, was irresponsible and constitutes poor public policy.

The revenue generated by this tax will be used specifically for the prevention and treatment of alcohol related problems such as heart disease and birth defects.