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Unfortunately, the Senator in his question makes a very important point. We talked about international involvement. I call it more cosmetic than real. As he has noted, there has been minimal involvement in a broad coalition of countries…
Unfortunately, I have to acknowledge to the Senator from Nevada, that is what we are now being told. I was going to address that in a moment, but the Senator is absolutely right. We have been forced to address the debt ceiling this year…
We ought to have an opportunity to have this open discussion and expression of views without challenging the motives, the patriotism, or the very right of any Senator to express him or herself. Senator Kennedy did that. Many of us have…
Basically this comes down to whether or not we mean it when we say we will provide meaningful health care to our Native American population. Unfortunately, as most people know, we are far from that promise. It would take about $5 billion…
This amendment is not offset. Yes, we are told we cannot afford $292 million. We need $2.9 billion. We are told we cannot afford that. I hope someone will come to the floor next week or the week after on the other side and say we cannot…
I am relating not necessarily to his comments specifically but to this general approach Members on the other side seem to use any time one of those in the Democratic caucus speaks out, expresses him or herself, raises concerns or in some…
This amendment recognizes two things. It recognizes, first, when it comes to trust responsibility and the very vexing problems we have had in carrying out trust responsibility with all Indian tribes, that we are a long way from any…
today I want to offer my warmest regards and sincere congratulations to Laird Larson of Clark, SD, and Bob Duxbury of Wessington, South Dakota, on their receipt of South Dakota State University's Eminent Farmer award for 2003 in Brookings…
I offer these modifications in part because I have been informed that there are concerns about the germaneness of the offset we had included in the health amendment (No. 1734), and to make a minor technical correction to the trust reform…
for over 100 years, the Department of Interior has managed for the benefit of Indian people a trust fund containing the proceeds from the leasing of oil, gas, land and mineral rights on Indian land. Today, far from enjoying a sense of…
Mr. President, the Senate faces a critical decision today--whether new media ownership rules proposed by the FCC truly serve the public interest. They do not, and we should pass this resolution of disapproval and force the FCC to rework…
today I would like to salute a great American and South Dakotan, Mr. Al Neuharth. As the founder of USA Today, former chief executive officer of Gannett New Service, and founder of the Freedom Forum, he has made immeasurable contributions…
today I offer my best regards and sincere congratulations to Mary Thompson as she is being honored as the First Lady of Aberdeen, SD. As you know, Aberdeen is my hometown. Since 1948, we've had the tradition of naming a First Lady of the…
last night, family members and friends of those who perished in the World Trade Center held a candlelight vigil at Ground Zero, creating what they called a ``circle of hope'' around that hallowed ground. Tonight, twin towers of lights will…
I am afraid the Senator from Illinois is exactly right. This is a license to import Third World wage standards into the United States--to turn the clock back 65 years. That is exactly what we are doing. We are telling the workers that you…
I was struck by the extraordinary statement made by the administration last week in a statement of administration policy. Last week it said we know there is approximately $21 billion in here for education and for those going to college…
I would call it bitter irony as we approach September 11 in recognition of so many first responders who gave their lives--and in some cases because of the injuries inflicted gave their livelihoods--as we pass additional commemoration on…
The irony could not be more evident. As we praise the American workers' productivity, we take away their very right to fair and just compensation. We drive them into schedules that require even longer hours, away from their children, away…
Yes, the one we adopted last Friday: Whereas the quality of workers' jobs and the supportiveness of their workplaces are key predictors of job productivity, job satisfaction, commitment to employers, and retention. Every good employer in…
What we really wanted was an opportunity to do what Senator Harkin has been calling for since he offered his amendment on the overtime regulation last Friday. We have said if we can get a vote, which is, of course, the right of any Senator…
the Senator's appreciation of the impact of this amendment on nurses is absolutely correct. I commend the Senator, again, for his extraordinary efforts and his leadership over the last couple of weeks. He has made me so proud. Every…
let me say, first, I think the distinguished chairman, as always, does a fine job in working with the allocation with which he is presented. That is not only his choice, I know in many respects he has fought hard for greater allocations so…
I thank Senator Conrad and Senator Collins who have been partners in this effort. I thank them for their cosponsorship and I appreciate very much their help in addressing this challenge. America's rural schools today educate nearly 40…
I come for a couple of minutes this afternoon to reflect on both the recent holiday yesterday as well as my experiences in South Dakota over the last 4 weeks. We celebrated Labor Day yesterday with parades and celebrations around the…
I have long supported initiatives to expand foreign markets for American goods. Trade liberalizing agreements with other countries, if negotiated correctly, can benefit American farmers, ranchers and manufacturers. Likewise, strengthening…
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