I believe strongly that Washington would not be out of touch with average Americans if Members of Congress were not permitted to make a career out of serving in Congress, and instead came to Washington to serve only for a time, and then…

Mr. President, the fundamental question of the debate on term limits to me can be put very simply. Are we as a nation better served by a system that encourages career politicians who over time grow entrenched in Washington and increasingly…

in recent years the words ``tax and spend,'' have been used together so often that, today, rarely do you hear one word, ``tax,'' without hearing the other word, ``spend.'' The phrase has become so common, so acceptable, so recognizable it…

Today I am pleased and proud to introduce the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1996. These amendments will guide our actions into the next century as we plan and secure educational opportunities for over 5 million…

I rise today because I cannot in good conscience remain silent. As we all know, for many years, the Medicare board of trustees has warned of the impending bankruptcy of the Medicare trust funds. Many in Congress and in the administration…

I rise in support of S. 143, the Workforce Development Act. It is truly forward-thinking legislation. It is responsible legislation. It makes it easier for States to educate and train tomorrow's work force. And it is legislation that takes…

I believe that there is no more pressing issue than balancing the budget before this Congress. Along with my 10 other fellow Republican freshmen Senators and over 70 freshmen Republican Members of the House, I was elected with a simple…

one message that Tennessee has conveyed to me in very clear terms over the past years and most recently over the weekend as I traveled in east Tennessee is that they want a balanced Federal budget, and they believe and they know that the…

I rise today to address two matters. First, Mr. President, to let you and my other colleagues in the U.S. Senate know how honored I am to be a part of this noble institution and how much I look forward to working with each of you in…