Mark Warner

I could say many things about this bill. But in the time constraints we have, law enforcement was the pivotal decision which switched me from 10 years ago voting against this measure, to today not only standing here to vote for it but…

I intend to support the distinguished Senator from Michigan in his efforts. The fact is, it is a good amendment and I urge all Members to take a look at the amendment of the Senator from Michigan. I thank the Senator from Michigan for his…

It seems to me unless we let the full force and brunt of all the legal remedies available to citizens of our Nation be utilized to bring to justice, either civilly or criminally, all those who may have contributed--as the Senator says, by…

For clarification, when my distinguished colleague from Michigan refers to ``victims,'' we should make it clear that oftentimes victims perish, so it is their spouses, their families we are talking about. I think in our discussion we ought…

This bill is carefully crafted, that, yes, there is a withholding of those yards of concrete and asphalt, but once the State complies, what has been withheld by way of funds comes back to them to go right into the mainstream of their…

One vote. All I am saying to you is, if you just require the State, all right, if you don't do it, you will have to give up a little asphalt, a little more concrete, but in return we are saving lives, not only the lives of the young people…

I think as the two of us are here on the Senate floor, I am reminded that when Ben Franklin emerged from the Constitutional Convention, a reporter asked him: Well, what have the delegates to the convention rendered America? He said: A…

I believe there would be somewhat greater notoriety, but I think some of the folks down in Virginia would be rather amused that here we are, the two elected Senators, having an honest and forthright debate, and in a friendly spirit. But I…

I assure the Senator it is almost identical. You can come down to where it has worked in the case of alcohol, and now 47 States out of the 50 have adopted the alcohol legislation. I think, quite frankly, that we can see a similar number of…

He is always so courteous about matters such as this, and particularly with reference to our dear friend, John Chafee, who felt very strongly about this legislation. It is more than a technicality, but this is not a sanction in the sense…

Didn't we have an identical series of steps in that law that I have put into this law?

She is proud of her African-American heritage. I hope the Senate gives her fair treatment.

I do hope this distinguished nominee will fare well and be treated with fairness when that name is brought before the Senate.

That is a dream of millions of students all across this country, to have that opportunity to come up through our system, to gain their degrees, to take their place in society, to stand for the cause of freedom in this great country, and…

I have been studying extensively the very impressive record of achievement of a number of these individuals who are awaiting action on the floor. You mentioned Justice Janice Rogers Brown, a distinguished jurist of 25 years on the…

Well, I was pretty close to it, I mention to the Senator. But I don't claim 76 percent. That is quite a record. We have heard that she has ruled for the plaintiffs in many civil rights and consumer protection cases. She is supported by her…

If we were to set a precedent that nominees reported out of the Judiciary Committee were subjected to a 60 vote requirement, this precedent would disrupt the carefully crafted system of checks and balances embedded in our Constitution by…

It is a big plus to us, also. I take this opportunity to thank all of the staff members listed by my good friend and colleague, Senator Levin. Mr. President, I want to reach across the aisle, while nobody is looking, and shake hands with…

I thank my colleague. I take note that Peter Levine is here and he has been referred to on our side as the damage control expert, and he is very effective in these areas. I must inquire of my distinguished colleague, was the long hand of…

I will simply add to my colleague's accurate description that there was some mention you didn't particularly like the way it was written in conference. In fact, it was not. It was provisions adopted by the House. There were just a few…

The Senator is correct. Given that this could well mean many Senators will leave, I just wish to put them on notice we have this one shot to get it done so we can have it on the calendar next week.

The Senator is correct, to simply give full and complete opportunity and have him temporarily detailed elsewhere. I think until such time as this thing is resolved factually--what did happen, what didn't happen--as the Secretary of Defense…

Muslims and Christians and people of other faiths all over this world are united in this fight against terrorism. We must make it very clear of our mutual respect for one another's faith.

I thank my colleague because you formerly served as attorney general. You have full comprehension of the importance of being fair to everyone. This recommendation I have is in the sense of fairness. I think it is in the interest of all…

I thank Senator Mikulski for joining with me in offering the amendment to address the damage done by Hurricane Isabel to military facilities, and for her help in getting that amendment adopted. I can assure you that I intend the needs of…