Well, we are not, Mr. President. The question is not: May I amend it to include 2016?

last December I watched carefully as the Senate received from the House this legislation which we are about to adopt. I urge Senators to vote for it. There will be one ``no'' vote, in my judgment. That is the Senator from Virginia. I do so…

What concerns me about NATO is this--I quote not the Senator from Virginia but Secretary General Lord Robertson of NATO: The United States must have partners who can contribute their fair share to operations which benefit the entire…

This quote clearly indicates we have to be a watchdog of NATO as we begin to invite in more and more countries.

I say to my good friend, and then I hope our good colleague from Indiana will join, I can see that day. It will be beautifully embossed, a document on every desk. Do you think the Senate in that period of time, in that debate, will turn…

No, and I am glad the Senator has raised that point. It was drawn up very skillfully in the House of Representatives, picking selective quotes from our great President, whom I support, but those of us in the Chamber recognize, and as I…

But I say to my friend, other than the money, which I agree should flow, has flowed, been appropriated, to what does this bill commit the United States and the Congress?

Not only didn't it slow me up, it was our committee, not your committee, that held the hearings that adduced the facts and brought them to the floor of the Senate which resulted in the rejection of that treaty. Our committee did that work.

I would simply say I would voice vote the authorization for this money and let's get on with it. But just take out this rhetoric which gives rise to expectations in all of these countries. That is my concern. It gives rise to it…

I say, then, Mr. President, the purpose for my initiating this debate has been accomplished. I respect my President. I largely agree with him. But you have now stated your views, and I hope my colleague from Indiana will join you. Beyond…

I draw to my colleagues' attention, ``this act may be cited as the Gerald B. H. Solomon Freedom Consolidation Act of 2001.'' What is freedom consolidation? I am not sure. That is what concerns me. There are a number of phrases in here…

I will close this debate, unless others seek recognition, by reiterating my concern is for the American service person--soldier, sailor, airman, and marine--who at some point in time, because of the articles of this treaty, "an attack on…

I wish to discuss my absence during the vote to table the Senate amendment No. 3419 offered by my colleague Senator Lieberman. Although my vote would not have affected the outcome, I would have voted to table the amendment. The language in…

it is with heartfelt regret that I must vote against the 2002 farm bill conference report. It had been my sincere hope this farm bill would improve conditions for the nation's farmers. Unfortunately, it is a budget buster that stimulates…

Another view that was expressed in the New York Times on April 3 by Thomas Friedman states as follows: President Bush needs to be careful that America does not get sucked into something very dangerous here. Mr. Bush has rightly condemned…

In my twenty-four years in the United States Senate, I have had the responsibility as a United States Senator, in keeping with the long standing traditions of the Senate, to recommend to the President of the United States well qualified…

I support H.R. 169, the Notification and Federal Employee Anti-Discrimination Act. This historic bill--the first civil rights bill of the new century--strengthens existing laws protecting Federal employees from discrimination and…

today I rise to address issues related to my vote on H.R. 2356, the Bipartisan Campaign Finance Reform Bill. For some time President Bush has clearly indicated his willingness to sign campaign reform legislation passed by the Congress. I…

on Monday night Senator Pat Roberts was recognized as the 2002 recipient of the National Guard Bureau's ``Sonny Montgomery'' Award. Senator Roberts' comments upon receiving this award highlight, in a most thoughtful and eloquent manner…

I have objected, and will continue to object, to the Senate considering this bill. It is a very significant bill, and I felt obligated to come to the Chamber and state to the Senate exactly why I object at this time in the few hours…

Then 10 cents a pound quota buyout for 5 years, that is there. And allowing the producer to assign their base the first year and then reassign it the second year, that is very important. I thank the Senator and for that reason I give my…

I have done my best over the 23 years I have been privileged to represent the Commonwealth of Virginia to look out for the interests of our peanut farmers. The peanut program is such a small crop in the overall agricultural picture of the…

I remember Herman Talmadge. When I came to the Senate, he said: Young man. He didn't call me Senator. He said: Young man. You just stick with me and you will make it work. So I hope your bill does reflect this higher $550 per ton and a few…

I value our friendship. I look forward to hopefully many more years working together. I thank my friend. We shall carry forward. We do this in the spirit of bipartisanship on behalf of our men and women in uniform of the United States. We…

I do not feel that he just walked away. In deference to your observations, he did, through a series of hearings with his key advisers, through public statements, clearly indicate his strong dissatisfaction with a treaty which has served…