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I commend President Jimmy Carter for his role in the successful democratic elections in Panama on May 8, 1994. President Carter led an American delegation of observers to the Panamanian elections for the second time. He also led the U.S…
I strongly support passage of this bill to reauthorize the National Transportation Safety Board [NTSB]. S. 1588 includes a provision I authored that is designed to advance the safety of travel on government owned or leased aircraft. One…
the United States recently agreed to a GATT agreement, a General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. Generally speaking, I am a freetrader, provided that our products are treated fairly in trade with other countries and provided, if we let…
Today I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting those whose contributions too often are taken for granted-- our Nation's small business men and women. The local market, gas station, pharmacy, and cafe are everyday fixtures, but they form…
Today I am introducing legislation that authorizes construction of the Lewis and Clark rural water system. This system, when complete, will provide adequate quantities of safe drinking water for hundreds of communities in southeastern…
I believe strongly that we should not send any troops to Haiti. We should have a policy of keeping our troops out of there. We should have a policy of keeping illegal immigrants out of the United States; and proceed only with lawful…
I am honored to join several of my Senate colleagues today in expressing opposition to the inclusion of an employer mandate in any health care reform bill adopted by Congress. In short, an employer mandate would cost jobs and reduce wages…
Today I am joining my colleague from South Dakota, Senator Daschle, in introducing new authorization language for the Mni Wiconi rural water system. The purpose of this legislation is to include the Lower Brule and Rosebud Reservations in…
I rise to raise some concerns about the upcoming GATT treaty that will be considered by this body soon. As I understand it, the Senate will be voting on legislation to implement the new GATT agreement. I have some real problems with the…
I believe very strongly that we should avoid the loss of American life in the former Yugoslavia. I believe very strongly that Europe should take the lead in any actions taken in the former Yugoslavia. For too long the American taxpayer has…
I wish to express my support for and confidence in the growing relations between the United States and Republic of Korea. I am particularly proud of the efforts of officials in Yankton, SD, who are encouraging diplomatic ties between my…
1 year ago today, the Governor of South Dakota, George Mickelson, died in a plane crash, along with seven other South Dakota citizens. Our State lost a great deal of leadership in that plane crash. They are still deeply mourned today. I…
I continue to be greatly disturbed about what is happening to our smaller airports. Not only in the Midwest, but in States across the country, our smaller airports are struggling to maintain adequate and affordable air service…
last week I had one of the best experiences that a U.S. Senator has. I went home to see my constituents. I know South Dakota may seem far afield to some, but the issues of concern to my State are of concern to the Nation. During my visit…
I am very much opposed to the Clinton administration's proposal because I think it will both increase nuclear proliferation and escalate the arms race in that part of the world. India will respond by seeking additional fighter aircraft. I…
the Clinton administration decided, last Saturday, to ask the United Nations to lay groundwork for economic sanctions against North Korea. This move came in the wake of the collapse of diplomatic efforts to persuade Pyongyang to end its…
I have long been a strong advocate of nonproliferation policy. In 1985, Congress enacted the Pressler amendment that prohibits aid to Pakistan unless the President can make a yearly certification that the country does not possess a nuclear…
I wish good luck to all my colleagues with teams in the tournament. However, I would like to point out that there is great basketball outside the NCAA. In my home State of South Dakota, I am proud to boast of the NAIA Division II women's…
High-technology jobs are high-wage jobs. I have seen the benefit of the creation of high-technology jobs in my State, but these jobs are still a small percentage of all the jobs created in South Dakota. Despite its small size, I doubt…
I rise today as a cosponsor of the Wallop Regulatory Flexibility Act amendment to S. 4, the National Competitiveness Act. The Regulatory Flexibility Act is of paramount importance to the 21 million U.S. small businesses. This sector played…
Yesterday the Senate refused to table an amendment I cosponsored with my distinguished colleague, Senator Cochran, which delayed the implementation of burdensome EPA regulations. Regulations have damaged the competitiveness of U.S…
As the Senate considers S. 4, the National Competitiveness Act, I would like to address an issue I have been working on for over a year. As the ranking member on the Small Business Committee, I would like to make clear for the record the…
At his nomination hearing on May 6, 1993, SBA Administrator Erskine Bowles responded to my questions about the capability of the SBIC Program to take on the CTIC Program. He pointed to recent legislation reforming the SBIC Program and to…
The National Venture Capital Association, the National Association of Manufacturers, the National Association of Small Business Investment Companies, Project Services International, and Pennsylvania Small Business United all have expressed…
I thank the conferees of the emergency supplemental appropriations bill for their efforts to ensure the inclusion of funds for the Landsat 7 satellite. Most important, their efforts saved the Landsat program without any spending increases…
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