I do not believe in any way that we would limit this committee at all; no, sir. It is simply to allow this to take place except where there are inherently governmental policies in place, inherently governmental activities.

I appreciate that, and if I could engage the gentleman, what is that line that you were suggesting?

this Sunday, April 29, in a few days, will mark the third anniversary of the last time the Democratic-led Senate has passed a budget. Since that date, our Nation has spent $10.4 trillion while adding $4.5 trillion to the national debt. And…

I want to express my appreciation to the Republican leader for his remarks about Captain Utley. I have had the honor to talk with McConnell scholars on a number of occasions from Louisville. They are such a fine group of people, and I know…

On rollcall vote No. 178, had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.''

I thank the Senator from Wyoming for his thoughtful remarks on this important subject. I hope our colleagues are listening. Later today, I will offer a budget point of order on the postal bill. It adds $34 billion to the debt. It violates…

I appreciate the good work of our colleagues on this legislation. Unfortunately, the legislation spends $34 billion, all of which would be borrowed, all of which adds to the debt of the United States and is contrary to the Budget Control…

I appreciate the Senators who have expressed their disagreement on the budget point of order. Even if one disagrees over the $11 billion, there is $23 billion in additional spending that will be borrowed over the decade, according to CBO…

I come to the floor to discuss S. 1789, the 21st Century Postal Service Act. I regret to say there is a fundamental problem with this bill that we have to address. I wish it weren't so, but I am afraid it is. The bill would increase the…

I appreciate that and thank you so much for asking the question. The gentleman was here in 1997. The exact same arguments took place as we worked with President Clinton, and we were told on this floor a capital gains tax cut will result in…

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, for the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to my friend from Florida (Mr. Hastings), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this…

Thank you for yielding me the time, and I hope that the substance that I provide back is of great measure to the gentleman's request. First of all, let me say I know Bruce Bartlett. I had a chance to work with Mr. Bartlett when I served as…