first to my good friend from Georgia and to my good friend from North Dakota, I wish to express my commendation for the quality of debate that is taking place this evening and that has taken place throughout the period of consideration of…

I strongly support Senator Lautenberg's amendment to increase funding for the protection of the environment and our nation's natural resources. This important amendment would establish an environmental reserve fund, so that receipts from a…

Mr. President, as you and others in this Chamber and millions of Americans know, we are facing a near crisis in terms of the construction of public school facilities. Too many communities in America have schools which are crumbling because…

I appreciate that generous comment, which is typical of my friend from Virginia, with whom I was pleased to join as an original cosponsor of what we call step 21. Step 21 had as a central goal to provide that, of those funds which came…

I say enough is enough. We have finished our task. We have built the Interstate Highway System that was President Dwight Eisenhower's vision. This is the time to begin to ask the question: What is the Federal role in transportation? What…

I will soon send to the desk an amendment which will provide for three additional criteria to be added to the current five criteria that are utilized for purposes of the Federal Transit Authority's determination of the validity of a New…

It will be seen as one of the most important new ideas in highway transportation planning. Basically, it is consistent with the evolution that has occurred within the American environmental movement. It wasn't too many years ago that a…

Mr. Chairman, I know this is an emotional issue to many folks. The commonwealth status of Puerto Rico has been a long-standing status and it confers upon its people certain rights of citizenship. This body is about to take it to a new…

Why are we doing this bill? That is a good question. A lot of what the gentleman from California (Mr. Martinez) said I agree with, about the substance of the bill. The reason I think we are having to do the legislation now is because the…

It's one thing to go and commit a crime. It's another thing to, to flaunt it in front of the American people and never admit to your wrongdoing. If the president would have the character to come forward and admit to the wrongdoing that I…

Somebody that plays the games to the bitter end, tries to have it both ways, dances on the head of the pin, in my opinion, has forfeited their right to lead this country.

Americans who take an increasingly cynical view of politics and politicians often claim that politicians are all the same, and those who do not vote justify their passivity by saying it does not matter. Half the people in America who are…

I commend my colleagues on reaching an agreement on what has been a very long and difficult negotiation relative to Central American and other immigrants. I note that we have in the Chamber at this time two of the Members of the House of…

these two bills will provide relief for two men who have fought with valor and honor for this country. H.R. 2731 and H.R. 2732 will provide justice for two Americans by correcting the date they became U.S. citizens. One of these men, John…

I speak on behalf of the passage of the legislation which will soon be before us which will authorize the President to enter into negotiations on behalf of this Nation as it relates to trade and trade-related matters. Mr. President, we…

We are declaring war on people who just want to write checks as politicians and go home and feel good about it and still leave the crummy school system behind. We are declaring war on the status quo. We are fighting for parents. That is…

Today, I stand before you to highlight an injustice which has been done to the men and women who have served this country with selfless dedication. They have devoted themselves to the mission of protecting our country while promoting peace…

I appreciate the chance to record my comments regarding the conference report on the Treasury-Postal appropriations bill. This legislation will help fund national functions, such as law enforcement and delivery of the mail. The…

I am working today to offer fairness and justice for a woman who lives in Miami. She is 86 years old. She and her family came to America, encouraged by the U.S. Government to do so in 1984. Without this amendment, she faces almost certain…

Education. A lot has been said about education. Apparently there is a great confrontation about the Nation. The President said he would veto the Labor-HHS bill if we do not agree to national testing. Mr. President, you just do that. If you…

we would like to engage our dear friend, Senator Gorton, in a colloquy. He has once again drafted a difficult bill this year and has balanced difficult priorities. Within the energy conservation section of the bill, the committee has…

What I would suggest that everybody in the country do is do what I just said a few minutes ago. Take some time to find out how much money is being spent at the local level and see if this $100 million program does any good, or if we should…

I join my colleague from Florida in thanking the chairman for his hard work on behalf of the Everglades. As my friend from Washington is aware, the Federal Government--under an agreement enshrined in the Everglades Forever Act of the State…

some have pointed out correctly that, in the case of unforeseen changes in circumstances, it may occasionally be necessary to adjust a use to ensure that it remains compatible. My understanding is that utility companies have been willing…

this bill--for the first time in law--would establish a definition for the term ``compatible.'' This is one of the single most important aspects of this legislation. Too often in the past, activities have been allowed on refuges that have…