Of course, Mr. President, from time to time, committees of this body--indeed, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, the Governmental Affairs Committee--take active roles, but they do not do it every single…

I daresay the final conference report in the Armed Services bill will draw on this amendment for certain portions of the law that we will write.

I have no better friend than my distinguished colleague from Michigan. What troubles me is he used the term ``reauthorize.'' Congress never authorized the Welch panel. It was convened by the Secretary of Defense.

I thank my colleague. It is important we do have colloquies on this issue. You have hit on a very important point, and that is ``contentious.'' Throughout our long history, through the cold war with the former Soviet Union-- indeed, today…

if I may address my colleague on my time and his reply can be charged to his time, I wish to associate myself with the response of my distinguished colleague from Michigan with regard to 2005. He is absolutely correct. The threat exists…

I agree, but the amendment says clearly you shall do something he is already doing.

I recognize the military had indicated that this perhaps doesn't give them the diversity of tests they desire. Certainly, I am interested in the comment that this Nation is faced with a multiple of sources, and that confirms my concern…

I am, indeed, very honored to be a principal cosponsor with my friend and fellow member of the Armed Services Committee on this piece of legislation. This is a very important step. China should not perceive this as a threat. China should…

On page 353, between lines 15 and 16, insert the following: SEC. 914. COORDINATION AND FACILITATION OF DEVELOPMENT OF DIRECTED ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, SYSTEMS, AND WEAPONS. (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings: (1) Directed…

I call up amendment No. 3765 which requires that the annual report on transfers of militarily sensitive technology to countries of concern include a discussion of actions taken on recommendations of inspectors general contained in previous…

I believe we both agree that the National Security Agency should better address its acquisition issues. However, I note the concerns you raise and agree that the report should not be read to mandate treating each individual technology…

this is precisely what I and Senator Levin and Senator Reid and others have been working on. On our side, as best I can assess, there is one remaining understandable discussion that must take place between Chairman Roth of the Finance…

I certainly do. Our Nation requires additional dedicated EW assets and the B-52 offers great potential in this area. I would bring to the attention of my colleagues that the Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2000 called for a study…

I told my leader and Senator Levin, we will work nights, we will go right straight through the evenings and stack such votes that we feel are necessary. We will achieve that.

this legislation on behalf of myself and Senator Byrd, believe would establish a commission to examine the Department of Energy; National Security programs, which I believe will help restore the trust of the American people in the nuclear…

Tony Snow wrote an editorial in the Washington Times. In this editorial he captures the very essence of service to this Nation by those who have worn the uniform of our Nation throughout its history. This weekend, I and others will be…

What is at the heart of this debate on the emergency aid package to Colombia, the very essence of why we need to help restore stability in Colombia and help combat the violent insurgents, is the urgent need to keep drugs off our streets in…

I thank the managers for their efforts on this very important piece of legislation. They will have my support. Mr. President, I have been associated with this very important piece of legislation providing aid to Colombia since it was first…

the situation is as follows: For close to 2 or 3 years, I have been working with my good friend, Senator Dodd, on a wide range of issues relating to Cuba. Senator Dodd and I have spent a great deal of time studying and, indeed, traveling…

I rise this afternoon--14 days since the Senate first turned to consideration of the Fiscal Year 2001 Defense Authorization Bill--to, once again, emphasize the importance of the Senate passing this critical legislation. Our troops deployed…

We agree that Fort Stewart needs new construction dollars and worked very hard this year to do what we could to help. We are committed to Fort Stewart's future and look forward to working with you, the base and the Pentagon to help it in…

The amendment is as follows: On page 303, between lines 6 and 7, insert the following: SEC. 814. STUDY OF OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET CIRCULAR A-76 PROCESS. (a) GAO-Convened Panel.--The Comptroller General shall convene a panel of…

I want to elaborate in these few minutes about his distinguished career. We know he has been nominated to be the first Under Secretary for Nuclear Security, as well as the first administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration…

This is a subject in which I have been heavily involved, as have others. Senator Dodd and I on repeated occasions have put legislation up, I presume comparable to what the Senator has in mind. I clearly associate myself with the Senate's…

We ought to conclude this saying no matter how laudatory it is to get short time agreements, practically speaking I can think of several amendments on our side which will not be given short time agreements on the other side and…