“Sen. Nelson has been strongly advocating the replacement vehicle be assembled at the Cape because from his view it is the right way to do it.”
Dan Mclaughlin
“[Sen. Byron Dorgan said the move sends a strong message.] I think it's a very serious step and will be an understandable signal to the Syrians, ... The Syrians have been identified as a country that's engaged in state-sponsored terrorism.”
Byron Dorgan
“We're very pleased he rejected the president's proposals. We're grateful to Sen. Burns that he has come out so strongly.”
Tim Baker
“I think that from the president's point of view, Sen. Lott has addressed this issue. He has apologized for his statement, and the president understands that is the final word from Sen. Lott.”
Ari Fleischer
“[They were too powerful for Sen. John Sherman (R-Ohio).] If we would not submit to an emperor, ... we should not submit to an autocrat of trade.”
John Sherman
“I think this is as much symbolic as anything. But it's still important, and I understand why Sen. Byrd would push for this.”
Rick Hardy
“[But Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), who had been among the IRS' critics for not raising the rate, said the IRS hadn't gone far enough.] The IRS, ... took a good first step ... but more needs to be done.”
Charles Schumer
