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…

As provided in our amendment, States can increase seatbelt use by enacting, as I said, a primary seatbelt law. Everybody knows what a primary seatbelt law is and how it works. I want to explain the basic laws as shown on this chart. The…

This is a list of 135 organizations across America that advocate their support for this particular piece of legislation. This chart is an enumeration of those organizations. It is not readable, but the list is in the Record for all to see…

I take great umbrage at that. Under the leadership of the chairman and, indeed, myself, we are the ones who brought David Kay up. We are the ones who put David Kay on the stand, the Intelligence Committee first, and before the Armed…

I think we are at a remarkable crossroads of history. In terms of the survival of republics, this is about the great republic, about freedom, and about all of those things we hold very dear. I do not intend to make a political speech, but…

I was privileged today to go to the Library of Congress where, under the auspices of Mr. Billington, the Librarian of Congress, a very wonderful exhibit is opening entitled-- and I hold up the volume: ``Churchill and the Great Republic.''…

As provided in our legislation, the Warner-Clinton bill, States can increase seatbelt use either by enacting, as I said, a primary seatbelt law--everybody knows what a primary seatbelt law is and how it works. It means a law enforcement…

I thank my colleague. Major General Clark is a highly qualified officer for promotion to the rank of lieutenant general. I have met with him several times. His proposed assignment by the Secretary of Defense is to be Commander of the Fifth…

Mr. President, MG Clark is highly qualified for promotion to the rank of lieutenant general assignment as Commander of the Fifth United States Army. He was first nominated for this position in the fall of 2002. He has appeared before the…

I believe from reading this report--not in the words of the Senator from Massachusetts that no one was trying to stop these tragic situations--that it was generally a positive command climate. There were some isolated instances of…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

So the word ``filibuster'' is not in the rules. I want to clarify that. I have done a lot of study on this question, and I think I can work our way through it. It is not in the rules. Let's go to Webster's Dictionary. It is rather…

I want to go back to the hot summer of 1787, when 55 individuals had gathered from the Colonies to work from May 25 to September 17 to frame this precious document. It was a long, hot summer. Tireless trips from their homes to…

If we look back in history in the summer of 1787, 55 individuals gathered in Philadelphia to write our Constitution. It was a very hot summer, and it was a long and arduous debate, many drafts back and forth, but careful consideration was…

By providing for the lease of only 20 planes, and by putting the bulk of this acquisition back into the traditional budget, procurement and authorization process, this compromise is estimated to save taxpayers over $4 billion. I would like…

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…

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…

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.

I seek recognition to honor a Virginia soldier, Captain John Robert Teal, who was tragically killed in action in Iraq on Thursday, October 23, 2003. I want to express gratitude, on behalf of the Senate, for his service to our Nation. The…