I would like to report on a recent trip which I made in my role as a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee to a very troubled region of the world. During this trip, I took quick but informative visits through Bosnia…

I express my humble gratitude to my good friend who has served these many years that we have been together on the Armed Services Committee and, indeed, has made trips to remote parts of the world. I remember well a trip to the gulf region…

Here the language says: These funds [$18,300,000] are provided to enhance programs aimed at improving the military capabilities of these nations and to strengthen their interoperability and standardization with NATO. . . . Mr. President…

The Committee has provided $15,300,000 in FMF grant assistance to accelerate the Baltic States integration into NATO. The Committee regrets that budget constraints prevent matching last year's levels but remains supportive of this…

I find him to be a very impressive man. I, first, wish to commend him for his work at the United Nations, and particularly that chapter of his work which occurred during the course of the crisis in the gulf with Saddam Hussein in the early…

I seek recognition to join with my colleague, Senator Ford, our distinguished Ranking Member, to acknowledge the dedicated service of two public servants who will be leaving the Commission upon confirmation of their replacements. These two…

I wish to just speak briefly, as chairman of the Rules Committee, on behalf of the work that our committee has been doing since I have been privileged to take over the chairmanship. We have been looking at, first, a program by which the…

From that report: Seven to 10 million tourists visit the Capitol complex annually. In 1997, the Capitol hosted more than 2,000 American and foreign dignitaries, and was the site for nearly 300 scheduled demonstrations. In addition to…

The reason that we are transferring this money is that--I am speaking for myself, but I am very optimistic that under the leadership of Senators Lott and Daschle, the Senate will come together in its concept for funding for the visitor…

on Friday, two veteran Capitol Police Officers were killed in the line of duty during a tragic attack in the United States Capitol. Their sacrifice in performance of duty will forever be remembered in the halls of the United States…

But this amendment achieves many of the goals recited by Senator McCain, to crunch this down to a realistic purchase of equipment and not have the items which clearly were excessive in cost, as recited by our distinguished colleague from…

to reiterate, I rise today in opposition to the McCain amendment which seeks to delay the procurement of space for the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office pending an evaluation by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). It should be…

The funding for this important function is entirely derived from the fees paid by the users of the services. It is not involved, these egregious sums of taxpayer dollars.

This helps Members, then, to better understand the inner workings of the Rules Committee, what we have done for Members, and what Senator McCain is endeavoring to do. It lays out my concerns that it is important that we run this initial…

Recognizing the distinguished Senator from Alaska wants to be brief, I will simply say this is a very important recommendation that the Senator from Arizona has made. It has been carefully studied by the Rules Committee. I, as chairman…

I foresee some tough hills to climb within this legislation before it is through. But anyway, you are the man to do it if it is to be done. I cannot pass judgment at this time, but having been a prosecutor and having spent some time myself…

Now, Mr. President, it is my distinct pleasure and honor, together with the distinguished ranking member of the Rules Committee, which I am privileged to chair, to submit legislation to the Senate. In my capacity as chairman of the…

There is an ever-increasing problem, regrettably, throughout America at our colleges and universities, and that is binge drinking. I applaud the provisions for competitive grants to institutions programs of alcohol and drug abuse…

I have watched the AEGIS system develop and mature as a formidable fleet air defense capability. I am persuaded that even greater returns can be realized from the wise investment our Nation has made in this system by adapting it not only…

I rise to applaud the passage of this important legislation authorizing the placement of a Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Area I of the Capital. I would like to take this opportunity to recognize Senator Sarbanes and Congresswoman…

I would like to comment upon Senator Mikulski's amendment to establish a Navy pilot program for ship scrapping practices. While I support Senator Mikulski's amendment, I would like to clarify some of the issues and concerns regarding this…

Tonight I rise on behalf of myself and others to recognize the services of the distinguished chairman of the Armed Services Committee, Strom Thurmond. I am pleased to introduce this amendment which would name the Department of Defense…

My question would be, we have our differences on the legal--clearly, the Senator is correct about Kosovo--independent and the like. But it just has been my experience that once the television pictures and stories come back across the ocean…

For those who may be following this debate outside of the Senate, so to speak, basic training is just 9 weeks in each of the services. So it is a relatively short period of time. It is a brief period from when they leave the home…

it is not easy to get up and first say to my good friend, who is a veteran, a naval aviator--he achieved distinction in the Navy which I never achieved. I was a simple radioman, but anyway, I sat in the backseat of some of those planes you…