Asbestos is an issue the Senator from Delaware and I know the Democratic leader feel strongly about. It is an important bill, a bill we should address. We need to figure out the way to best address it. The introduction of the bill is an…

I had the opportunity to hear most of the comments from the Senator from Delaware, who, as he knows, I respect tremendously on a whole range of issues, but in particular his commitment to doggedly working these issues of class action and…

It should be clear to all those following this debate that our medical litigation system is failing the American people. It is failing our communities, our hospitals, our doctors, our families and, most importantly, our patients…

I wanted to take a couple moments and update my colleagues on both sides of the aisle as to where we plan on going on a very important bill, the jobs in manufacturing bill that is before us. The bill itself, first and foremost, is a…

I will take a few moments to comment on a bill that deserves to be debated on this floor and brought to this floor because, as the distinguished Senator from New Hampshire said, the patients--not the doctors and not the system; all of them…

Yesterday, I also mentioned the need to act on the pension equity conference report. We would like to lock in agreement for a short period of debate and a vote on the conference report prior to the end of this week. An important piece of…

first, in terms of jobs and job training, this morning the President of the United States unveiled a proposal to double the number of Americans who would receive job training assistance from the Federal Government. The initiative reflects…

I rise to reiterate my goal to resolve this asbestos litigation crisis and also to announce that we will file a revised bill later this week so people and all of our colleagues will have the opportunity to look at what is in the bill and…

last night, I called my mother-in-law in Fort Worth, TX, just to get her perspective on Medicare and health care security for seniors, and to ask her what she, a long way from Washington, DC, understood in terms of the important Medicare…

I have repeatedly stated my concern about the current liability system and the fact that physicians are having to leave regions and States and even leave the practice of medicine altogether. That has a direct impact on care for women who…

I did mean it sincerely, and it included all, I say to the Democratic leader. It included welfare, FSC/ ETI, the 22 judicial nominations. We would really be rolling if that were the case. Unfortunately, it is April 1.

I was disappointed by the Senate Democrats because they chose to filibuster a very important piece of legislation that is critical to our jobs base, to our manufacturing jobs base. That bill is called 'Jumpstart Our Business Strength…

While we are in, and have been in a quorum call, I wanted to take the opportunity to address an issue that has to do with gasoline prices, energy policy, something that every single American who drives or benefits from driving is feeling…

Senator Alexander and I join in congratulating the people of Jack Daniel Distillery on this 100th anniversary and look forward to their continued success at bringing a part of Tennessee's heritage to consumers around the world. On April 1…

2004 marks the 100th anniversary of the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair--the fair that has come to be recognized as ushering in what today is known as ``The American Century.'' At that fair an unknown gentleman from Lynchburg, TN, rose to…

In an overwhelming vote of 61 to 38, the Senate passed S. 1637, the Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004. This legislation does so much to help protect women and their unborn children by establishing, for the first time at the Federal…

This is not the only account in which Mr. Clarke changes his story. In lengthy testimony before the congressional joint inquiry that reviewed the events surrounding the September 11 attacks, Mr. Clarke is equally effusive in his praise for…

It is marvelous what American medicine and science can do generally, but also that the good Lord allows that miraculous procedure to happen today. This particular bill, which we will be passing shortly, represents the most significant…

I, first, would like to comment on the way my day began. It happened to begin with the distinguished Presiding officer, the Senator from Minnesota, early this morning, as we engaged in a project that many people around the country have…

the rest of today was spent on a very important initiative that was really long overdue. That was addressing the issue of the Unborn Victims of Violence Act. I very much appreciate the Democratic leadership working with us to have a…

I know we will be starting to vote shortly, but I did want to make a few comments on behalf of myself and leadership because today we do have a chance to help U.S. manufacturers. The legislation was developed in an admirable, bipartisan…

I will have more to say later, but I do want to express my disappointment by the vote today, especially the actions of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle. This legislation is essential if we are to accelerate the rate of job…

for some time now, the U.S. Congress has expressed its frustration over the European Union's intransigence on international trade issues that are vitally important to the U.S. economy. From overreaching attempts to regulate e-commerce, to…

The implication is one amendment is holding this bill up. It is not. Reference has been made to overtime over the course of the day. As I said in yesterday's opening statement and closing statement, we are willing to consider other…

this article describes ongoing political violence and intimidation in Cambodia against democracy and human rights advocates and the oppressive environment in which these courageous individuals work. Kem Sokha, Sam Rainsy, and all champions…