in today's Washington Post there is a remarkable article. I commend all to read it. It is about the President's appointment of Gen. Barry McCaffrey, a four-star general, to the position of drug czar. It has been my privilege to know this…

with that assurance, I depart the floor better informed, because if at a later time Congress, looking at how well this act has performed and will serve the goals in here, would begin to consider that perhaps there is a hardship, and could…

To make that fair, Mr. President, in other words, the initiative to put the cap in came from those originally opposed to the legislation?

As the Senate today again attempts to limit debate on H.R. 2546, the fiscal year 1996 District of Columbia appropriations bill, I would like to address what seems to be the principal roadblock to Senate approval. That issue is the proposed…

I want to deal with that for a minute, Mr. President. This world today is sieged with acts of terrorism. All of our hearts are filled with compassion and sadness for the people of Israel today for the total useless taking of life in those…

it is a distinct pleasure for me to speak briefly on the confirmation of Gen. Barry R. McCaffrey as the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy today. It comes as no surprise that a man of General McCaffrey's stature and…

I compliment the chairman of the Armed Services Committee, Senator Thurmond, for his selection of Col. Les Brownlee as the new staff director of the Armed Services Committee. Colonel Brownlee has served me with extraordinary…

this article was written by John Keegan of the London Daily Telegraph in which he stated the historical perspective of how the principal European nations and Great Britain have, through the years, raised their Armed Forces, and how the…

on Saturday, January 6, the Washington metropolitan area experienced a winter storm which virtually shut down the city and surrounding areas. The historic snowfall, high winds, and cold temperatures caused immeasurable difficulties and…

I wish to pay tribute to the personnel of the U.S. Capitol Police. During my tenure in the Senate, I have witnessed these officers working in all types of adverse weather conditions during all seasons. The dedication and commitment these…

the blizzard of 1996 caused untold inconvenience and problems to those in the Washington metropolitan area. The record snowstorm virtually shut down this city and surrounding Virginia and Maryland suburbs. The infrastructure which supports…

I visited yesterday and spoke to the Virginia Association of Corn Growers, the Virginia Association of Soybean Growers. Every one of them said ``Where is this bill?'' This morning was the most dramatic. I visited a section of my State, the…

Mr. President, this is indeed a historic day in the annals of the Senate. By an overwhelming vote of 91 yeas to 5 nays, the Senate passed legislation which will revolutionize the telecommunications industry. This landmark legislation will…

each year we celebrate in the Nation's Capital a National Prayer Breakfast. It was my privilege to attend today, the 44th consecutive gathering. The President of the United States and the First Lady, together with the Vice President and…

I rise tonight to wish Ronald Reagan, one of this country's, indeed, one of the world's, great leaders, a happy 85th birthday. The ``Gipper'' and his family--and friends joining across the world--will celebrate his birthday on Saturday. As…

As I understand, both Senators are giving the assurance to the Senate that we will, in an orderly manner, work this thing out in a manner that will not have an adverse impact upon the financial markets of our Nation. I believe the Senator…

I align myself with the distinguished majority leader and the majority whip. You have led this side of the aisle in working with the other side to reach a resolution of this matter. So I am philosophically attuned and in full agreement…

I must say that I was extremely disappointed yesterday that a further resolution of this matter could not have been achieved by the President in good-faith negotiations on both sides, as characterized by the participants. I had hoped that…

I want to say, on a serious note, how in the community here--certainly I can speak to northern Virginia but I am certain it is throughout the metropolitan area--citizens have really rendered help to one another in this crisis, be it…

I rise just to acknowledge, speaking for myself and I think a great majority of Senators on both sides of the aisle, and commend our distinguished Republican leader for the leadership he has given this body and, indeed, for the leadership…

When the history of this unusual chapter in the 206-year life of the Senate, indeed, the Congress is written, there will be a prominent place for the Senator despite his humility.

I know essentially it is in two parts. One is to try to restore the Government across the board in terms of people returning to their work with pay for the future and backpay, and then the possibility of coupling another provision which…

I do not have the specific answer. I will get it and provide it to the Senator. But I hope that this measure would cure that situation because a great many State workers are dependent on some Federal source as a means of being able to…

Also, Mr. President, I wish to inform my colleagues that throughout my State, and in many other parts of the United States, this problem is now working its way by ripple effect into the private sector such that many, many gainfully…

Now, Mr. President, I wish to also pay special recognition to the distinguished senior Senator from South Carolina, the President pro tempore of the Senate, Senator Thurmond. Senator Thurmond, together with Senator Nunn, has worked…