Mark Warner

The funding for this important function is entirely derived from the fees paid by the users of the services. It is not involved, these egregious sums of taxpayer dollars.

I foresee some tough hills to climb within this legislation before it is through. But anyway, you are the man to do it if it is to be done. I cannot pass judgment at this time, but having been a prosecutor and having spent some time myself…

There is an ever-increasing problem, regrettably, throughout America at our colleges and universities, and that is binge drinking. I applaud the provisions for competitive grants to institutions programs of alcohol and drug abuse…

I have watched the AEGIS system develop and mature as a formidable fleet air defense capability. I am persuaded that even greater returns can be realized from the wise investment our Nation has made in this system by adapting it not only…

On behalf of Senators DeWine and Glenn, I call up amendment 2826 which would authorize the Secretary of Transportation to convey at no cost to the Government a surplus National Defense Reserve Fleet Ship, the ex-U.S.S. Lorain County, to a…

On behalf of Senators McCain and Lieberman, I offer an amendment that would authorize the President to promote Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., to the rank of general on the retired list.

It has been a very good day, and the chairman of the committee, Mr. Thurmond, and ranking member and others, should be commended. I think we have handled the key issues that will require considerable time for debate. We had extensive…

I will conclude just with this observation of our very able staff director, Les Brownlee, who just handed me a note which indicates that the VA increase in the Senate budget process--that is, the account for the committee on veterans here…

I do not find the position difficult. I feel very strongly about the defense budget. I support the budget process. Your committee, the Veterans Committee, went through the budget process. Our committee went through the budget process. We…

I certainly agree with one thing you said, and that is, the manner in which the United States treats its veterans has a direct impact on whether successive generations will offer themselves to serve proudly in the uniform of our country. I…

We place the Secretary, one of our very own for whom we have the absolute highest respect, in an awkward position that now these groups will petition him, and he is faced with the tough choice of deciding between those who once served with…

If I read the amendment which is now before the Senate, and again I will read--``* * * the Secretary of Defense is authorized to transfer * * *''--you are leaving it entirely a discretionary matter with the Secretary of Defense.

It is not easy to get up and first say to my good friend, who is a veteran, a naval aviator--he achieved distinction in the Navy which I never achieved. I was a simple radioman, but anyway, I sat in the backseat of some of those planes you…

I think it is a very responsible effort by our distinguished colleagues, the principal sponsors, and I think the Senate will endorse this... if we do not handle responsibly this crisis--we, the United States--together with our principal…

We regret most sincerely, speaking to myself and I think many other veterans, that this caused such consternation among the veterans of the United States.

I feel a certain sense of achievement that this Senator from Georgia can go back now and say to his constituents at long last equity prevails in the distribution of our highway trust fund.

I hope the Senator would be agreeable to laying this amendment aside so that the Senate would proceed with other amendments, and within that period of time it would be the pending amendment, within that period of time, we will get the…

I talked to former Ambassador Matlock today. I have known him since 1972, when he was part of our delegation that went over to work on the agreement. I have the highest regard for him. He confirmed to me very much what he advised the…

I wish to thank all Senators for very, very careful consideration of this amendment. It is a strong vote. It sends a very strong signal. I recognize the conflict that some had in casting their votes, but I think it is important that we…

The American people will defend, under article V, the integrity of all the existing members. Should it be the wisdom of this body that if three additional members are admitted, article V becomes the very heart of the action that will be…

There has been a historical--over a 100 years--inability of the major nations of Europe to live in peace with one another. Indeed that is the principal purpose of NATO--the U.S. presence, both with military there, with a strong voice so as…

I was in the air part. I went up to the division, and I remember the Turkish units, and they were superb fighters.

I want to follow along. The Senator from Oregon touched on the historical context of how nations are admitted into NATO, and there was some thought that Turkey--regrettably they are not a member of the EU, but we must remember that at the…

I say to my good friend that he is quite right in his recitation. There has been an active number of steps taken by Russia. We are still in question as to whether the Duma is going to move and approve the pending arms control. I do not…

It is a term of endearment and it rests equally on both sides. I just regret that the Senator is of the wrong party. Other than that, he is doing good.