whatever frustrations many of us may have right now regarding our bilateral relations with China, including allegations of Chinese espionage against our national labs, the deteriorating human rights situation in that country, the…

I support a national missile defense. I have voted--repeatedly--to fund research and development that would make such a defense not just a theoretical hope but a reality. In the past, however, I have also opposed legislation identical to…

Mr. President, I happened to be serving in the Republic of Vietnam at the time that this particular act of heroism was made. I am more than a little familiar with the criteria for the particular award that was given. Almost any major award…

I think this is a terribly important issue in that we understand that the bottom line is that threats undermine the peace process. It is that simple. Autonomy has to be determined through the process of negotiations. We are not talking…

I am pleased to join my senior colleague, Senator Warner, in introducing legislation to put an end to the strangulation of the Capital region's airports. As Senator Warner just indicated, more than $200 million in airport improvements are…

I rise today, as I have done on two previous occasions, to introduce legislation to stem the flow--actually flood-- of trash into Virginia and other States that have been affected. [...] the legislation we are introducing today allows…

I rise to offer the special incentive pay amendment to S. 4. I am pleased to be joined in offering this legislation by our colleague from Massachusetts, Senator Kennedy, Senator Cleland from Georgia, Senator Kerrey from Nebraska, and…

I join in paying tribute to my fellow Vietnam veteran, Senator Hagel from Nebraska. It was for all of us who shared that experience a distinct pleasure to have a fellow warrior, comrade in arms, with us who not only understood the causes…

Mr. President, my colleagues on the Senate Armed Services Committee are all very much aware of the serious retention problems now faced by DOD, and especially those pertaining to pilots. The Air Force, for example, is losing three pilots…

as a cosponsor of S. 4, the Soldiers', Sailors', Airmen's and Marines' Bill of Rights Act of 1999, I am pleased that we are moving forward on this legislation. S. 4 provides the resources to begin to reverse the steady downward spirals we…

Mr. Chief Justice, colleagues, sitting in judgment of the President of the United States is not easy for any of us. It is particularly difficult for me because of the personal and political relationship I have had with this President over…

Whereas correctional personnel play a vital role in protecting the rights of the public to be safeguarded from criminal activity;

Whereas the operation of correctional facilities represents a crucial component of our criminal justice system;

Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate designates the week of May 2, 1999, as 'National Correctional Officers and Employees Week'.

Whereas correctional personnel work under demanding circumstances and face danger in their daily work lives:

The President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Whereas correctional personnel are responsible for the care, custody, and dignity of the human beings charged to their care;

last year I joined Senators McCain and Levin in introducing legislation authorizing another base closure round. I argued then, as I do today, that failing to enact another BRAC round only makes the Congress look short-sighted and…

I rise to join with Senator Lautenberg to introduce the Public School Modernization Act of 1999. I was gratified that so many Members of this body recognized last year that the need for school construction and modernization is vital. The…

I rise to introduce the Separate Enrollment and Line Item Veto Act of 1999. I'm pleased to be joined by my long-time colleague and tireless fighter for budget sanity, Senator Hollings of South Carolina. As former governors, we both…

I rise to express my surprise and dismay about what occurred in the conference committee on the agriculture appropriations bill. During debate on this bill in July, Mr. President, the Senate accepted an amendment I offered to waive the…

I have heard many of the statements made here today and yesterday regarding the defense authorization conference report and, indeed, I had hoped to come to the floor earlier, but I was involved in a meeting in my office with the Foreign…

may I thank our friend and colleague from Arizona, who has worked for many, many years. He does reflect an ongoing dialog that my distinguished senior Senator and I, and the two distinguished Senators from Maryland, have had with him as…

I believe this proposed test tilts the Secretary's decision in favor of consumers flying beyond the perimeter and away from considering the benefits to all consumers using this region's airports. For that reason, I am proposing an…

I rise to urge colleagues who had the courage to oppose this legislation when it was considered by the Senate last year to demonstrate again that same courage by voting to sustain the President's veto of the so-called partial-birth…