By keeping the Internet free of discriminatory taxes, we've encouraged companies and consumers to do their business in the electronic marketplace, ... Congress originally enacted the moratorium to prevent thousands of state and local taxing jurisdictions from using the Internet as a cash cow. Rather than slow down the Internet with a slew of new taxes, we ought to extend the moratorium to allow the Web to reach its full potential. |
Congress will not use Social Security as a pot of gold to fund foreign aid, |
Dick Gephardt and I have had our fair share of policy differences. But I have always admired his ability to articulate his philosophy and marveled at his tremendous work ethic, ... I wish him the best in his future endeavors. |
don't want a bad deal. |
done when we get it done. |
For every dollar we spend on this means a dollar that's going to take a little bit longer to balance the budget, |
for sharing your husband with us, for your steadfast love and for your great faith. |
for the sake of our children and our grandchildren, we can't afford to let this fail. |
Getting our affected Gulf Coast states the aid they need to help victims and rebuild communities continues to be our highest priority. Today's passage is the second aid package in recent days, and it illustrates one thing: this Congress is serious about doing everything we can to help local, state and federal officials respond to this crisis. |
Give parents and school superintendents and school boards the power to decide if they need that money for school construction or if they need it for teacher training or if they need it for new computers. |
Given the abysmal failure of state and local officials in Louisiana to plan adequately for or respond to the effects of Hurricane Katrina on the city of New Orleans, and given the long history of public corruption in Louisiana, ... I am not confident that Louisiana officials can be trusted to administer federal relief aid. |
has led the court with honor, dignity, character and — as we have witnessed during his trials of recent months — great personal strength. I have no doubt that when America's history books are reviewed years from now, his indelible imprint will be found on the court's history. |
have been here 20, 25 years, are integrated into the system, have children who are American citizens and, quite frankly, don't have a home to go back to in another country. |
have to have confidence that we do no harm. |
He has expressed his disappointment with the initial response. We, in the Congress, echo that sentiment. However, in the days following the storm, this country has demonstrated the true spirit of what makes America great, neighbors coming together and helping one another. |