Herb Kohl

Dr. Rice, the supplement request includes $200 million for assistance to help the Palestinians build democratic institutions and develop infrastructure.

I am pleased to join with a long list of colleagues in introducing a bill to extend the MILC program. This measure is supported by members from different regions of the country and both political parties. This broad base of support is a…

in many ways, Judge Gonzales's life story is the American dream--rising from humble beginnings to being nominated to be our Attorney General. Yet, Judge Gonzales must be evaluated on more than his life story; indeed, the decisions he has…

I will be casting my vote in support of the nomination of Dr. Condoleezza Rice as our next Secretary of State. Dr. Rice currently serves as President Bush's National Security Advisor. In that position, she has earned the trust and the…

very soon the administration is expected to send to Congress supplemental appropriation requests to address ongoing military needs in Iraq and the humanitarian crisis posed by the tsunami in the Indian Ocean. My hope is that the…

I'm introducing a bill today that is aimed at helping rural communities build or improve essential community facilities such as shelters, nursing homes, hospitals, medical clinics, and fire and rescue-type projects. My bill would make it…

I am pleased that in one of the final acts of this Congress we have overcome the objections of the House leadership to pass a major intelligence reform bill. The 9/11 Commission report provided a unique opportunity for Congress to act. If…

Our MILC extension was adopted twice by Senate conferees on appropriations measures, and each time it was shot down by House negotiators. Notwithstanding assurances of executive support and gubernatorial support, House Republican…

I express my support for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act conference report that passed the Senate yesterday. It is not a perfect bill, but I believe it represents a fair balance of the concerns of schools and parents of…

I rise today to oppose the Omnibus appropriations bill. I think the American people would be appalled by the process under which the Senate is considering this bill. Provisions have been added that have never been debated, never had a…

I honor the long and dedicated service that Tom Daschle has given to our country. He has been a true leader throughout his life in public service, and South Dakota and the entire Nation are better off because of his efforts. For 29 years…

I want to speak on the miscellaneous tariffs bill. Last spring, Senator Feingold and I sent a letter to the minority leader making it clear we would object to taking up S. 2200, a bill granting NTR status to Laos because of the human…

I am deeply troubled by the series of events which have brought us here today. The miscellaneous tariff bill, a relatively noncontroversial bill that has been making its way through the Congress for more than a year now, which is full of…

this is an issue in which I, Senators Feingold, Coleman, and many others have taken a deep interest. I believe this resolution is an important statement. It makes very clear, when the Senate passes the miscellaneous tariff bill with Laos…

The flu vaccine shortage our country is facing has been a wake-up call for all of us.

So there is not--while there is a shortage, it is not as though 75 percent of the people who want or who are normally expected to get vaccinated won't be able to.

The flu vaccine shortage our country is facing has been a wake-up call for all of us.

So there is not--while there is a shortage, it is not as though 75 percent of the people who want or who are normally expected to get vaccinated won't be able to.

I rise today in support of S.2845, the National Intelligence Reform Act of 2004. The bill before us today is the result of tireless work by the Government Affairs Committee and its able chair and ranking member. It also reflects intensive…

I intend to vote today to confirm the nomination of Representative Porter Goss to be the Director of Central Intelligence. I recognize the deep experience that Representative Goss brings to this position as the recent Chairman of the House…

I will vote against the U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement. While the final agreement maintains over-quota tariffs on dairy products, I remain very concerned that the overall effect on dairy farmers will be negative, particularly as it…

In December, 2003, the U.S. government unexpectedly announced plans to resettle up to 15,000 Hmong refugees from Laos currently living in Thailand. These refugees will be reunited with some 200,000 Hmong family members who were resettled…

I am pleased to help lead the effort to put the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program on equal footing with other counter-cyclical income support programs in the farm bill. The MILC program provides critical support to dairy farmers…

Senator Reed and I filed an amendment to ensure the soundness of our Nation's defense supply chains through the support of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, MEP, Centers. We would like to thank our colleagues, Senators Warner…

today I rise to address the growing problem of the uninsured in America. This week is Cover the Uninsured Week. It is not only appropriate but necessary that we take this time to acknowledge the tragedy of American families living without…