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second, let me just say that the distinguished Senator from Pennsylvania said that only his bill allows a judge and jury to decide. I beg to differ. We have virtually the same standard with regard to the determination of illegality. They…
the Senate today is being presented with an opportunity that is as rare as it is important. For the second time in less than 3 weeks, the Senate is being asked to give its advice and consent on a major arms control treaty: the flank…
On May 14 the Senate approved vitally important legislation to provide sorely needed aid to victims of the recent weather-related disasters throughout the country, including South Dakota. It is critical that this legislation be enacted as…
today it is my unhappy duty to note the continued imprisonment of Wei Jingsheng by the Government of China. In an attempt to silence his bold voice for democracy, Mr. Wei has been jailed in solitary confinement or forced to work in a labor…
the tragic days of the Dirty Thirties are still remembered by many in my State. As an unbreakable drought settled over our region, the fields dried and the crops withered. Hot, dry winds whipped the dust into dark clouds that blew over the…
today I want to recognize one of America's great labor leaders--Moe Biller, president of the American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO--on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of his hiring by the Postal Service. On May 8, 1937, Moe Biller…
This veto ought not be necessary. This veto represents a determination by the President that this Congress do the job for which we were all sworn to do. We can do it right. We can complete the appropriations bills on time. We can be…
As a result of the flooding and the extremely high water levels on Lake Oahe this year, its banks are sloughing, causing the intake pipes for the Gettysburg drinking water system to crack and break, endangering the water supply for the…
I support the amendments offered by my colleague from North Dakota but understand the concerns of the distinguished Senator from Indiana. Would my colleague from Indiana agree to a review by the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and…
Since the markup, I have received a request for an additional $1,200,000 for emergency assistance for the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe in South Dakota. The Crow Creek community of Fort Thompson suffered damages that require road repairs…
many farmers and ranchers in South Dakota have contacted me over the past few months to express their concerns with the eligibility requirements and availability of Department of Agriculture disaster loans. I had hoped these could be…
I must say, passage of this amendment, as well intended as it might be, is unwise. First, as the Senator from Alaska has noted, this amendment has no real legislative effect because it appropriates money only for this fiscal year ending…
As the Senator knows, the Dakotas and many upper Midwestern States were battered by a series of storms this winter and spring. Many of the States affected by weather-related emergencies are still battling and will not have a complete or…
this Saturday, May 3, marks the 50th anniversary of sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski's arrival in the Black Hills to accept the invitation of the Lakota to create a memorial to honor the great warrior and chieftain, Crazy Horse. Carving this…
I am disappointed with his announcement that we would not be taking up additional legislation, which I assume he meant even the emergency supplemental disaster assistance legislation until we dispose of this bill. I have expressed my…
I am glad we are finally going to consider President Clinton's nominee for Secretary of Labor, Alexis Herman. She deserves a swift confirmation by the United States Senate. Ms. Herman's contributions during her career in public service and…
Current law--grounded in a century-old statute--requires individuals in receipt of disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA, to offset by an equal amount any retired military pay for which they are eligible. The…
Over the past months South Dakota has suffered some of the worst disasters in recent memory. The drifts of snow that have paralyzed our State and killed over 100,000 cattle are at last melting, but their runoff has swelled our lakes and…
Again, I reiterate, we also had the text of this agreement. The substantive portions of this agreement have all been transmitted to every Democratic office now for some time. It should be in the office of every Senator. Every Democratic…
last week I introduced the Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997. This bill, which is strongly supported by Members from both sides of the aisle, rechannels existing Federal drug control resources into community, antidrug efforts that are…
I also rise to commend my colleagues on both sides of the aisle who have participated in the debate that has just now been completed. This is really the way it ought to be. This was a very difficult, emotional, contentious issue, an issue…
I support the Coverdell-Glenn substitute amendment to establish criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax returns and tax information. Penalties already exist for unauthorized disclosure of these documents. It is only fair and…
I have no objection at all to proceeding with consideration of the legislation. As I indicated, I think Senators Coverdell and Glenn ought to be complimented for their work in trying to address this matter. There is a difference between…
I am very pleased to speak today in support of the nomination of Congressman Pete Peterson to be our Ambassador to Vietnam. This day has been a long time coming, and I want to thank Congressman Peterson for his patience. Mr. President, I…
on behalf of the administration, I am introducing, with Senator Kennedy, the Hope and Opportunity for Postsecondary Education [HOPE] Act of 1997. This legislation includes the President's higher education tax and spending proposals to help…
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