Senate Leader Lecture, George Mitchell
Former Senator George Mitchell (D-ME) spoke about democracy and the rule of law, particularly as they related to U.S. history and ancient history as well as the recent agreement reached in N…
1,691 viewsFormer Senator George Mitchell (D-ME) spoke about democracy and the rule of law, particularly as they related to U.S. history and ancient history as well as the recent agreement reached in N…
1,691 viewsIn often humorous remarks, former Senate Majority Leader Dole spoke about his Senate career, the collegial nature of the Senate, and several colleagues who influenced him. The senator also g…
2,025 viewsSenator Robert Byrd (D-West Virginia) spoke about the history of the Senate and its role in American society. He outlined the powers and responsibilities granted the Senate by the Constituti…
3,181 viewsNelson Mandela was honored by American leaders for his effort to promote racial equality in South Africa. They praised him for continual work for freedom and the end to apartheid. For his ac…
985 viewsFormer Democratic Senator and Vice President Mondale described about his experiences in the Senate and the vice presidency. He also talked about the rules of debate in the Senate. This was t…
1,825 viewsFormer President Gerald and Mrs. Betty Ford were presented with the Congressional Gold Medal Award for their service to the nation. Former President Ford was honored for healing the nation a…
641 viewsAt 7:15 p.m. EDT members of Congress gathered on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. The buildings had been closed earlier in the day because of the threat of attack. Congressional leaders spoke …
4,025 viewsThe U.S. Senate Commission on Art presented a portrait of former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle in the Old Senate Chamber. Current and former Senate leaders spoke about Senator Daschle’s…
314 viewsSen. Tom Daschle of South Dakota spoke to reporters about the Federal Government Shutdown and his intentions of offering a resolution calling for a Continuing Resolution and a debt limit inc…
27 viewsAt a press conference in the U.S. Capitol, Democratic Senators Tom Daschle (SD), Edward Kennedy (MA), Barbara Mikulski (MD), and Debbie Stabenow (MI) responded to the passage of the Medicare…
67 viewsNewly elected Minority Leader Daschle and other Senate Democratic leaders talked to reporters about the Democratic agenda as a minority party. They also took questions from the press. Senato…
93 viewsSenator Daschle, Lt. Nichols, and Dr. Eisold spoke to reporters about security in the Capitol after a member of Senator Daschle’s staff opened a letter with a powdery substance that was deli…
97 viewsSenator Daschle and Mr. Baker spoke to reporters about the discovery of several old ledgers dating from 1791 to 1881 in which were recorded the expenses of the Senate. The first volume also …
95 viewsCongress honored Rosa Parks for her courage when she defied authority by refusing to relinquish her seat on a bus to a white man in 1955 and her advocacy of civil rights since then. Ms. Park…
3,008 viewsPresident Bush and lawmakers paid tribute to Dorothy Height for work on behalf of civil rights. Ms. Height then spoke about her experiences as she accepted the Congressional Gold Medal.
363 viewsDemocratic lawmakers talked about the manufacturing industry, outsourcing of U.S. jobs, global trade agreements, and tax relief for business employing U.S. citizens.
128 viewsSenator Daschle reminisced about former President Reagan. He also talked about the Senate agenda for the week. Following prepared remarks, the senator responded to questions from reporters.
52 viewsCongressional Democrats hosted an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case that ended school segregation in the U.S. Rep. Elijah Cumming…
752 viewsFollowing the Senate Democratic luncheon Senator Kerry said that his colleagues were enthusiastic about his presidential campaign as the presumptive nominee. Topics included criticism of Pre…
89 viewsSenator Daschle and governor Vilsack spoke to reporters about a number of issues including a proposed amendment to the Constitution defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman, as…
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