That was an important piece of work we did. Again, if no standing committee gives up any jurisdiction, I am still having difficulty understanding exactly how this new committee will function. I ask the question in a supportive manner and…

I think the Senator is aware that I, in my capacity as ranking on Armed Services, have not objected to what Senator Lott has put out as some format. To the contrary, I have indicated to him my strongest support for whatever evolves…

In our early discussions today, the Senator from Florida worked some constructive changes. The Rules Committee has overall jurisdiction of voting in elections. Senator Dodd, the ranking member of the Rules Committee, collaborated on this…

I add my commendations to our good friend and colleague. All too often in reflecting on September 11, we, of course, focus on the magnitude of the tragedy in New York and, indeed, in my State, but we should include Pennsylvania.

I want to help you. I am going to vote with you. But I am dutybound, as you understand, to protect those on this side. I do not know what the chairman of the Commerce Committee, on your side, has said about this issue, but I do know…

In regard to the pending amendment by the Senator from Connecticut, I think it is important to show how these funds are being spent. I referred to the bill that we put in last year in the Senate Armed Services Committee, known as the Floyd…

Now, Madam President, first, the chairman and I, together with the two senior appropriators of the Senate and our counterparts in the House, started today at the Pentagon, with the Secretary of Defense, his senior staff, and the designated…

On behalf of the 600,000 members of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), I want to express our support for your language in the FY 2002 National Defense Authorization Act that would allow the Department of Defense to…

Last Thursday the President outlined a sustained campaign to combat international terrorism. The efficient and effective use of the resources devoted to this effort will be the responsibility of the Services and the Combatant Commanders…

frankly, there is no Senator in this Chamber, on either side of the aisle, who has worked more conscientiously on this extremely complex issue than our distinguished colleague from Oklahoma, Mr. Inhofe. I had indicated to him I felt his…

The chairman has correctly represented to the Senate the status of this bloc of amendments. We concur, of course. Amendment no. 1661 (Purpose: To authorize emergency supplemental appropriations made for fiscal year 2001) At the end of…

September 11, 2001 was indeed one of the most tragic days in America's history. While our lives will never be the same, I know that we will be better and stronger as a Nation. Regrettably, these loathsome, cowardly acts of terrorism have…

I commend our chairman and the leadership. I think we are prepared today to present to the Senate a very fine bill on behalf of the men and women of the Armed Forces, their families, and those who are dependent and work with our Armed…

I thank my colleague. The morning of September 11 was a moving moment in the life of every American. Senator Levin and I, within a very short time after learning of the attacks both in New York and in Virginia, and of course the…

I rise today to once again submit a resolution with my colleague from Washington, Senator Murray, to establish October 17, 2001, as the Day of National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence. We all remember the events in Conyers, GA…

I rise today for the Senate to recognize the dedication and professional contributions made to the United States Senate and the Commonwealth of Virginia by one of my valuable staff members, Nancy T. Norton. For 2 years Nancy has…

I was at the White House today with the President discussing all aspects of this present crisis. In the course of the conversations, he specifically referred to the fact that America must be understanding of those of Arab dissent…

I thank my colleagues and commend our leadership. I want to pick up on the note of our distinguished colleague from New York. We will never be the same as a nation. That is true. We will be a better nation. We will be a stronger nation, as…

I remember that period very well, how all Americans united. My generation of 17 and 18, we were prepared to do our part in the war. But I called my children yesterday and I said much has been said about the greatest generation, those who…

I rise today to discuss embryonic stem cell research, having just participated in a hearing on stem cell research before the Senate's Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. The future of stem cells in the United States, indeed…

last year after years of negotiating, Congress was able to reach a compromise to finally replace this dilapidated bridge. We were able to work with our colleagues on both sides of the aisle, from Maryland, and from the House to make…

I am deferring to my junior colleague from Virginia and am pleased to be an original cosponsor of legislation introduced by Senator Allen to place actual language from the Constitution on the back of the one dollar bill. This legislation…

I rise in favor of an amendment on behalf of myself, Senator Sarbanes and Senator Allen relating to the ongoing effort by the Corps of Engineers, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the State of Maryland to give new life to the Chesapeake Bay…

Let me point out one other thing. Again, there is a difference as to how these things are treated under Federal and State. As I said, ERISA gives certain protections that are involved in the Federal court. There Federal law requires relief…

I want to make it clear. I think it is clear in the amendment that the expenses are over and above the allocation of fees.