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In a foreign policy address at the University of Virginia, President Reagan reviewed his foreign policy record and criticized Congress for exceeding its proper authority and intruding into h…

Former Secretary Baker and Former Representative Hamilton testified about the report of the Iraq Study Group on its bipartisan effort to rethink military and political options in Iraq. Among…

Robert Gates testified about his nomination as Secretary of Defense. The hearing focused on the conduct of military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as the future U.S. military ro…

The Senate convened and proceeded to executive session to consider the nomination of Andrew von Eschenbach to be commissioner of food and drugs for the Department of Health and Human Service…

Congressmen spoke to the press after meeting with President Bush to discuss the report by the Iraq Study Group.

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Robert Gates by a vote of 95 to 2.

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate proceeded to executive session to consider the nomination of Robert M. Gates as secretary of the De…

General Hayden and General Maples testified at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on operations in Iraq and future military commitment to the region. They spoke about the security sit…

General Abizaid testified about U.S. military operations in Iraq, security concerns in the country, the state of sectarian violence, and future U.S. strategy in the region. In his testimony …

Members of the Senate Intelligence Committee continued to question Robert Gates during Day 1 of his confirmation hearing for the position of CIA Director. Mr. Gates responded to questions ab…

The committee heard testimony in the first day of confirmation hearings for Deputy National Security Adviser Robert Gates, nominated to become Director of Central Intelligence. Mr. Gates had…

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing on the nomination of Susan E. Dudley to be administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, a…

Senator Allen spoke to supporters and conceded defeat in the U.S. Senate election campaign against his challenger James Webb. He said that a recount of the election would probably not have y…

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John Warner spoke about the resignation of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and the nomination of Robert Gates to replace him. He also talked abo…

A campaign rally was held for the re-election of Senator George Allen. He is seeking a second term and is running against Democratic former Navy Secretary Jim Webb. Senators Thune and Warner…

Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman Senator Lugar, ranking member Senator Biden and Senate Armed Services Committee chairman Senator Warner answered reporters' questions after their …

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John Warner spoke about the situation in Iraq and his observations on the security of the country following a trip to the region. He said that some p…

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 6061, the Secure Fence Act. Brief video interruption at 0954.

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of S.3930, the Military Commissions Act of 2006, and passed it as amended. The…

Following a meeting among Republican leaders and White House officials, they spoke to reporters about progress toward an agreement on legislation establishing procedures for detainee treatme…