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Lindsey Olin Graham is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from South Carolina since 2003. A member of the Republican Party, Graham has been a prominent figure in national politics, known for his work on issues such as national security, foreign policy, and judicial appointments. He has played a key role in various legislative efforts and has been an outspoken advocate for military support to Ukraine in recent years.
I am the first person in my family to ever graduate college, I do not have a fortune. I admire the fact that he wants to construct life for his children a certain way, but this gentleman is making decisions for millions of Americans, let…
since the early 1980s, the United States has implemented a logical series of policy initiatives with respect to the nations of the Caribbean Basin. First, in 1983, we enacted the Caribbean Basin Initiative, CBI, to stabilize the region by…
The fundamental point is that this budget resolution represents a statement of the values of the Members of Congress, representing the 270 million citizens of the United States of America. What this budget resolution says is that we are…
for many weeks, we have been dealing with the tragedy of Elian Gonzalez. If this tragedy teaches us anything, it is that the U.S. immigration laws have not been constructed in a manner that accounts for the special needs of our Nation's…
this amendment would reserve $15 billion over the next 5 years to be able to meet the projected additional funding for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. We propose this additional funding as part of a comprehensive Elementary and…
for far too long, the health and welfare of America's children have been jeopardized by a relatively unregulated tobacco industry. "The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amply demonstrated that tobacco use, particularly among children…
this group of Senate Democrats appreciates this opportunity and accepts the challenge. We understand that education is fundamental to the growth of America today and even more fundamental to our progress tomorrow. Our willingness to invest…
I can think of no two people more deserving of our recognition of their dedication to public service, than Nancy and Ronald Reagan.
Mr. President, Benjamin Franklin said it best: a stitch in time saves nine. If we invest in crop insurance, it will significantly lower the costs associated with agricultural disasters. The choice is simple: give farmers the tools they…
the issue is not whether we believe investment in education is an important part of America's future; we all agree with that. It is not even whether we believe there should be some tax reductions to encourage people to invest in their…
when I introduced Transition to Teaching in October last year, I talked about my workday with Bill Aradine. He teaches 150 students, from 9th to 12th grade at North Marion High School near Ocala, FL. He teaches auto mechanics, and has…
Managed care lobby pushed to halt measure allowing doctors to negotiate with health plans. After an intense lobbying campaign by managed care plans, House GOP leaders have killed for this year--at least--a bill that would allow doctors to…
The silver lining of this latest tragedy is that it proves Taiwan is not alone in the world.
I wish to extend my condolences to the people of Taiwan who have lost loved ones during Taiwan's most recent earthquakes.
The Taiwanese government has been trying its very best to help all victims and their families with financial and psychological assistance whenever and wherever it is needed.
I wish to speak on an issue which has already been addressed by several of our colleagues earlier in the week. Initially, I was reluctant to discuss this matter for fear of contributing to a charge of politicization of an issue which, in…
Yes I have, and I thank my colleague from Texas. I must say I was very surprised by this report language, particularly considering the fact that the Senate only this year voted several times and decisively to prevent the federal government…
The arguments in favor of this amendment are numerous. The Federal Government made a commitment to the States as part of the welfare-to-work legislation that it would maintain funding for this program at the level of $2.38 billion each…
very quickly, I will hit this head-on the best that I know how. That if you are saying here today that Roe v. Wade is a ``get out of jail free'' card for criminals who assault pregnant women and destroy their unborn children, you are not…
this amendment, in which I am joined by Senators Wellstone, Rockefeller, and Dodd, will have the effect of reversing a decision made by the appropriations subcommittee to cut by more than 50 percent the funding in title 20 of the Social…
This amendment is going to raise some very fundamental issues not only for a major social program but also for the relationship between the Federal Government and the States and the relationship between the appropriations process and the…
Mr. Chairman, I spent days, hours, a lot of time with a lot of people to draft in bill for an express purpose, not to have an abortion debate, but we will have it. This is a free and open House. You can talk about what you want to. My goal…
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