the Republican led Senate is considering legislation that I have long advocated for working families--relief from the marriage tax penalty. This is not a limited problem. According to the Congressional Budget Office, almost half of all…

in the 20-plus years I have been privileged to serve in the Senate, this is a day I will long remember. It is the first time I ever voted against a tax decrease in over two decades. I see no certainty to this program. The Senator says 74…

But I say to my colleague, there are two separate issues today. Let us divide them. First is the energy policy of this administration. Our distinguished colleague from Alaska has addressed that issue. Yes, it is flawed. In the words of the…

Mr. President, in all seriousness, the Senate really was a leader in passing the landmark legislation to modernize America's transportation system. This gas tax was included in that highway fund by 80-plus Senators. It is a foundation…

If I may say with some little immodesty, I have been sort of a silent partner with Senator Moynihan, not so much on this project--this was entirely his, I say to the junior Senator--but the Ronald Reagan Airport, for example, and the…

I thank my colleague. He has stood with me throughout this battle, succeeding me as chairman. He fully understands. He brings a perspective to the Government. He understands the problem of long-term stability in contracting on our highway…

Opposing this measure--the substance of the bill--are the National Governors' Association. Also, there is the National Association of Counties, U.S. Conference of Mayors, National Conference of State Legislators, Association of Road and…

What are we asking Americans to risk their lives for, at the same time we are sending spare parts to Iraq to increase oil production? ... How can we ask these young men and women flying these missions to take the risk of life in the face…

I will be putting in today's Record an amendment which shows certain modifications, technical modifications, which I hope will meet some of the very fine constructive ideas I have received. To summarize, the amendment would require our…

Accordingly, I would urge you to consider, at a minimum, allowing a Presidential waiver authority based upon compelling national security needs. That sort of thing is often done. We carefully considered that. But after consultation with my…

In addition, I had the opportunity to meet yesterday with Ambassador Guenter Burghardt, the European Commission representative in Washington, who provided me with valuable information on the contributions of the EU, particularly their…

with complete humility, may I ask to be associated with the remarks of the distinguished Senator from West Virginia on behalf of our colleague. I have had the privilege of serving both with the Senator from West Virginia and the Senator…

the bottom line for the United States and for the other nations involved in KFOR--that is the entire military operation in Kosovo--is the current safety and well-being of our troops being deployed there--U.S. troops and those of some 35…

What we cannot allow to happen is for the current situation in Kosovo to drift on for a decade. I say no. There are problems. Those problems are surmountable if we work together. They must be addressed. They must be addressed in a timely…

I rise today to advise the Senate of a proposed amendment on Kosovo, a form of which I and other cosponsors intend to offer when the Senate considers the fiscal year 2000 Supplemental Appropriations Act. This is a vital issue, as our…

I join my colleague in the House of Representatives, Congressman Wolf, in introducing legislation to honor two former Representatives from Virginia's 10th district which designates two postal buildings in Northern Virginia after Joel T…

I thank the conferees for their hard work and diligent effort to accommodate the wide range of interests on this long-awaited legislation. I take this opportunity to make my position on the FAA conference agreement perfectly clear. There…

I rise to introduce a very critical piece of legislation entitled "The Military Medical Improvement Act of 2000." This legislation represents an important and much needed first step.

I say with a great sense of humility that I have been privileged to be in public office for over 30 years. In the course of that time, I have had the privilege and wonderful opportunity to meet dozens and dozens of people who have held…

my concern, as you have said, is a decade hence. Will there be some leader in the world or, indeed, some rogue or some other individual who wants to challenge our country who will have any basis to believe we have less than 100-percent…

We have carefully laid the foundation for a very thorough hearing by the Armed Services Committee. Our committee has supervision over the stockpile, and really the stockpile is a central body of fact which I urge each Senator to study very…

I say most respectfully to my good friend, the minority leader, each year the Armed Services Committee reviews the stockpile issues. Each year we go through our normal oversight hearings. A part of it relates to the very issues that we…

First, I wish to commend our colleague for the very forthright way in which he has, for some period of time, expressed his strong views, the need for this treaty to be considered by the Senate. I strongly support the request of the…

I pick up on the concluding note of my good friend, the ranking member of our committee. We marked up the bill barely 30 days ago and pledged our allegiance to rule XVI. Now, the essence of what this debate is all about: Are we going to do…

He says it does not change the formula. But, if he had nothing in his legislation, these funds would flow in accordance with TEA 21. He is putting a switch in the track that diverts that 10 percent. I say to my good friend, that is clear…