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Senator John Kerry Statement On Libby Indictment
Saturday, 29 October 2005, 8:15 am | U.S. Senator
“Today’s indictment of the Vice President’s top aide and the continuing investigation of Karl Rove are evidence of White House corruption at the very highest levels, far from the ‘honor and dignity’ the president pledged to restore to Washington just ... More >>
Iraq - Credibility, Responsibility, Accountability
Monday, 11 July 2005, 9:19 am | U.S. Senator
When I decided to give a speech about Iraq, I knew I wanted to give it here. That's because of the pivotal role the Commonwealth Club has played for more than 100 years, fostering real dialogue on the critical challenges that define the times in which ... More >>
Senator Ted Kennedy: Let the Senate Advise
Wednesday, 6 July 2005, 12:43 am | U.S. Senator
Sandra Day O'Connor's retirement gives President Bush, elected by a divided nation that has become even more divided, a unique opportunity to unite us by choosing for the Supreme Court someone who can win support from a broad bipartisan majority in ... More >>
Senator Harry Reid Statement On Bush Iraq Speech
Wednesday, 29 June 2005, 3:42 pm | U.S. Senator
(Washington, DC) “Tonight’s address offered the President an excellent opportunity to level with the American people about the current situation in Iraq, put forth a path for success, and provide the means to assess our progress. Unfortunately he ... More >>
Kerry - The Speech the President Should Give
Wednesday, 29 June 2005, 2:59 pm | U.S. Senator
Boston - Tonight President Bush will discuss the situation in Iraq. It's long past time to get it right in Iraq. The Bush administration is courting disaster with its current course - a course with no realistic strategy for reducing the risks to our ... More >>
Sen. Reid's Floor Statement on Bolton Nomination
Friday, 17 June 2005, 12:08 am | U.S. Senator
Yesterday morning I came to the floor to provide an update on the status of the Bolton nomination. As I said then and I repeat now, Senate Democrats have had a clear and consistent position on this matter: If the Administration works in good faith ... More >>
Sen Reid: United against Republican Abuse of Power
Tuesday, 17 May 2005, 11:58 am | U.S. Senator
The Majority Leader has stated that the Senate will turn to the subject of judicial nominations this week. Democrats are ready for this fight. We stand united against an outrageous abuse of power that would pack the courts with out-of-the-mainstream ... More >>
Senator Pledges Fight in Energy Committee
Monday, 21 March 2005, 11:24 am | U.S. Senator
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) today said the fight to save the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from oil drilling has only begun. While the Senate today rejected on a 49-51 vote Cantwell's amendment to the Senate budget resolution ... More >>
Byrd: Stopping a Strike at the Heart of the Senate
Tuesday, 8 March 2005, 5:36 pm | U.S. Senator
In 1939, one of the most famous American movies of all time, ''Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,'' hit the box office. Initially received with a combination of lavish praise and angry blasts, the film went on to win numerous awards, and to inspire ... More >>
Respecting the Spirit and Letter of the Law
Monday, 7 February 2005, 2:30 pm | U.S. Senator
Alberto Gonzales is counsel to the president of the United States. For the past four years, Alberto Gonzales has served as the chief legal advisor to President Bush, housed in the West Wing of the White House, a stone's throw from the Oval Office. More >>
Senator Kerry in honor of Martin Luther King Day
Wednesday, 19 January 2005, 10:46 am | U.S. Senator
''Martin Luther King, Jr. challenged the conscience of my generation, and his words and his legacy continue to move generations to action today at home and around the world. More >>
Kerry on the Congressional Certification of Result
Wednesday, 19 January 2005, 10:45 am | U.S. Senator
''On November 3, I conceded the presidential election to George Bush and also expressed my commitment to ensuring that every vote in this election is counted. More >>
Robert Byrd: Politics Surround Intelligence Reform
Friday, 10 December 2004, 2:13 pm | U.S. Senator
Politics Surround Intelligence Reform Hasty Action Leaves Too Many Gaps and Problems By U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd t r u t h o u t | Speech More >>
Robert Byrd: Thanksgiving Prayer in a Time of War
Monday, 29 November 2004, 11:53 am | U.S. Senator
In a matter of days, families across this nation will gather around the table to celebrate Thanksgiving, that quintessential American holiday on which we pause to give thanks for our many blessings as a nation and to celebrate that most precious ... More >>
Sen. R. Byrd: A Call for an Exit Door from Iraq
Tuesday, 13 April 2004, 4:03 pm | U.S. Senator
A Call for an Exit Door from Iraq by Senator Robert Byrd Senate Floor Remarks April 7, 2004 More >>
Sen. Daschle on the Abuse of Government Power
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 8:57 am | U.S. Senator
Mr. President, last week I spoke about the White House's reaction to Richard Clarke's testimony before the 9-11 Commission. I am compelled to rise again today, because the people around the President are systematically abusing the powers and prerogatives ... More >>
Senator Ted Kenedy: State Of The Union At Risk
Thursday, 15 January 2004, 2:34 pm | U.S. Senator
"The Administration and the majority in Congress have put the state of our union at risk, and they do not deserve another term in the White House or in control of Congress. " More >>
Senator Robert Byrd: The GOP Energy Bill
Monday, 10 November 2003, 11:10 am | U.S. Senator
Through its short-sighted actions, this Bush Administration perpetuates an infinite mirage and a boundless facade. This Administration hopes to fool the American people into swallowing its wrong-headed policies with no questions asked. More >>
Robert Byrd: A High Price for a Hollow Victory
Thursday, 6 November 2003, 7:08 am | U.S. Senator
Senator Byrd delivered the following remarks as the Senate debated whether to grant final Congressional approval to the President's $87 billion funding request for the military and Iraqi reconstruction. More >>
A Call for International Assistance, Not Isolation
Friday, 11 July 2003, 2:39 pm | U.S. Senator
On August 22, 1920, an article written by former Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Edward Lawrence appeared in one of the great newspapers of London, the Sunday Times. This legendary British military officer -- better known as Lawrence of Arabia -- began ... More >>
