Feb 24, 2000
Last Friday, Oregon governor John Kitzhaber announced his support for a radical Clinton-Gore administration proposal to begin dismantling the Columbia-Snake hydroelectric system by removing four hydroelectric dams in southeastern…
T. Gorton
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February 24, 2000
I want to express my ardent support for passage of the Iran Nonproliferation Act.…
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by number of sources- I am convinced that the Senator from Georgia is correct in his analysis in what he has told us here in the Senate. We have now waited for more than 2 months facing a filibuster even of a procedural motion formally to appoint a conference committee to settle a set of vitally important health care issues for the people of the United States. Mr. President, there is little controversy over the desirability of portability of health care insurance, over certain restrictions on health care limitations because of preexisting conditions and a number of other features of the bill that passed the Senate. But the senior Senator from Massachusetts is so vehemently opposed to a concept called medical savings accounts that he and those who support it will not even permit a debate in the Senate, a vote in the Senate, on the issue. The Senator from Georgia pointed out that this is not a new concept. It is very much like the automobile insurance that all of us purchase in which we can make a set of value judgments and choices.2 sources1996govinfo.gov
- From the time that I first became involved in national politics, it has seemed to me that, for mature adults, under most circumstances, the law was not an appropriate method of determining what are ultimately moral choices for the people most intimately involved with those choices. But, Mr. President, when we talk about late-term abortion and when we speak specifically about partial-birth abortion, we are not dealing with most cases. I believe that my views probably reflect those of a majority of the American people who do believe that this should be a matter of an individual woman's choice and that of close family--again, under most cases. But I think it is clear that the majority of the American people, as they come increasingly to understand exactly what this procedure is, are horrified by it. This isn't most cases, Mr. President. This is a practice that is not necessary. This is a practice that is not compassionate. This is a practice that is not within the bounds of civilized or humane behavior.2 sources1996govinfo.gov
- today I am introducing S. 1683, legislation to transfer approximately 23 acres of land from the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area to the Wenatchee National Forest. This legislation is supported by both the National Park Service and the United States Forest Service, and would end a 10-year ordeal for my constituent, Mr. George C. Wall. Mr. Wall has been trying since 1987 to shift his 23 acres from the Recreation Area to the National Forest in order to more effectively manage his entire 168 plot of land. S. 1683 is non-controversial and I hope this body will approve it as expeditiously as possible.2 sources1998govinfo.gov
- the Justice Department is out of control. Evidence is mounting that officials at the Department's Antitrust Division has been traveling around the world urging foreign governments to join them in their witch hunt against Microsoft. The Administration is offering a helping hand to U.S. competitors overseas. While foreign governments work hard to protect their most important industries, our Justice Department is assisting those foreign governments in their efforts to keep one of America's most vibrant, innovative, and successful companies out of their markets. In a letter sent yesterday to Attorney General Janet Reno, my colleagues Senators Sessions, Abraham, and Kyl raised provocative questions about the activities of Justice Department officials overseas. They have learned that Joel Klein and his staff at the Department's Antitrust Division are busily recruiting their foreign counterparts to join in their war against Microsoft. First and foremost, Mr. President, I would like to know what Justice Department officials, whose work focuses exclusively on issues here at home, are doing traveling overseas at taxpayer's expense.2 sources1998govinfo.gov
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Feb 22, 2000
I want to read portions of a proposed regulation found on page 173 of the January 3, 2000, issue of the Federal Register: ``[I]t is important that individuals alter their daily behaviors,'' ``and for governmental entities to seek…
Feb 10, 2000
it was just last week that I came to the floor of the Senate to share a legal brief outlining the weakness of the Department of Justice's case against Microsoft. But I repeated at that time a thought I have expressed several times on the…
Feb 10, 2000
I believe there are many improvements necessary, but my own experience, in literally dozens of schools over the last 2 or 3 years, has shown a tremendous dedication to better teaching methods, to the education of our children, to…
Feb 9, 2000
The spectacle of the ``Battle in Seattle'' that most of us saw on the evening news also did not accurately represent the full experience that law enforcement officers on the street endured. These officers suffered through appalling work…
Feb 3, 2000
this is an appropriate time to bring my colleagues up to speed on the continuing saga that is the Microsoft anti-trust trial. Since I last came to the floor to discuss this issue, the industry, of which Microsoft is a part, has once again…
Feb 2, 2000
I asked in the letter that the Vice President, in his exalted position in this administration, do his very best to see to it that the State Department ends this arbitrary action and promptly reimburses the region with that entire $5…
Feb 2, 2000
Leaving this place, he is now on his way to Seattle, my home State, in pursuance of the Democratic nomination for the Presidency. On a number of occasions during the course of the last year when the Vice President has graced us with his…
Oct 29, 1999
on few occasions is this body faced with a bill that is supported by such a vast, diverse, and a broad based list of industries and organizations, such as the NAACP, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Corporate Council on Africa, and the…
Oct 29, 1999
this is a landmark Labor, Education, and Health appropriations bill. It is a landmark in more than one respect. From my perspective, however, it is especially notable for two features relating to our assistance to the education that is…
Sep 29, 1999
I regret to say the Senator from Massachusetts, obviously, has not read my amendment when he stated it allows 15 percent to be used for administration and not go to teachers. In fact, the distribution formula under the Gorton amendment is…
Sep 29, 1999
it is remarkable how a relatively short amendment and even debate can be misconstrued. The amendment we have before us that will be voted on in about 30 minutes is less than 10 full lines long. Twice, the senior Senator from Massachusetts…
Sep 28, 1999
I rise to support the energy and water development appropriations conference report. Within this bill is funding for a critical effort that is essential to the long-term future for citizens of the Northwest: the cleanup and restoration of…
Sep 15, 1999
this is another example of Members of the Senate attempting to say they know much more about a particular business than do the people who run that business and depend upon customer satisfaction in order to run it profitably. Fortunately…
Sep 15, 1999
The Senator from Nevada is entirely correct. If we can only take a quick vote on it with the Senators on the floor now, we would probably succeed. Unfortunately, we have yet to persuade all of our colleagues of this matter. The question…
Sep 15, 1999
Americans have acquired far greater choice today after the implementation of those fuel efficiency standards than they had previously. The interesting part of the ad, which was just handed to me--I had not previously seen it--says: Say yes…
Sep 15, 1999
I was about to say, for the benefit of my friend from Nevada, isn't it fortunate that the Congress of the United States, in the first decade of the 19th century, didn't prohibit the development of a steam engine because it might explode…
Sep 15, 1999
I regret that the Senators from Michigan believe that the automobile industry located in that State and the magnificent workers who are employed there are unable to compete with foreign automobile companies when we try to make our…
Sep 15, 1999
it is often said, I think accurately, that what differentiates human beings from most other animals, most other mammals, is the extraordinary ability of human beings to learn from experience. Yet on the floor of the Senate this afternoon…
Sep 15, 1999
The Senator from Nevada is as learned as he is wise, and his reference to Luddites in the late 18th and early 19th century England is entirely correct. The word has come down to us today, referring to those who are so fearful of changes in…
Sep 15, 1999
this is an amendment that has been widely discussed relating to CAFE standards; that is to say, the fuel efficiency standards of automobiles and small trucks sold in the United States. Now, I want to quote an argument against this proposal…
Sep 15, 1999
In effect, this bill would outlaw a number of engine lines and car models, including most full-size sedans and station wagons. It would restrict the industry to producing subcompact sized cars, or even smaller ones. That was a statement by…
Sep 14, 1999
I appreciate the Senators' comments. The Committee shares your view that the protection of the loggerhead sea turtle is critical, and we will consider the needs of the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge during our conference with the…
Sep 14, 1999
That was the intent of the Committee. This research is very promising and I thank you for bringing this point to our attention.
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