1- It appears the administration is planning to approve a military invasion of the Caribbean country of Haiti, perhaps in the next few days. What are your thoughts on such an action?; 2- Should Congress have a chance to vote on this before an...
Boorda, Jeremy. Meridian Naval Air Station. Bosnia. Armed Services Committee. Defense Spending.
1-This coming week, you will bring the Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Jeremy Boorda, to Meridian Naval Air Station. What are the details on the Admiral’s visit?; 2- There is a real possibility that U.S. troops could be put on the ground in...
Bosnia. P-T Phone Home Project. Boorda, Jeremy. Meridian Naval Air Station.
1- The Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Jeremy Boorda, has accepted your invitation to visit Meridian Naval Air Station. What are the details on this?; 2- The situation has gotten worse in Bosnia and the U.S. has sent three warships and 3,600...
Carter, Jimmy. Haiti. National Guard. Cost of Living Adjustment.
1- A high-level U.S. delegation led by former President Carter worked out a deal to avoid our having to invade Haiti earlier this week. What was your reaction to those developments?
2- What are the concerns your have about the Haiti situation?
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Clinton, Bill. Brown, Jesse. Veterans Affairs Committee. Disabled American Veterans. Yugoslavia. American Military Personnel. Somalia.
1- President Elect Clinton has named Jesse Brown to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs. As executive director of the Disabled American Veterans, he has worked with you on veterans issues over the years. What is your reaction to his selection?; 2-...
Columbus Air Force Base. Meridian Naval Air Station. Contract With America. Balanced Budget Amendment. Line Item Veto. Welfare Reform.
1- The military base closure process will soon begin when the Defense Department will make recommendations on which bases to close. What are your feelings today about the prospects for Columbus Air Force Base and Meridian Naval Air Station?; 2- It...
Congressional Term Limits. Capital Gains Tax. Balanced Budget Amendment.
1- Another amendment that may be considered in the early days of 1995 is that to require term limits to members of Congress. The idea has been popular, but it could create problems for smaller states if adopted. What do you think about it?; 2-...
1- This week you are heading the official U.S. house delegation to the 50th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy. What are the details on this?; 2- Two planes will be used to take members to Europe and one of them is a Mississippi Air...
1- You led the U.S. house delegation to the d-day 50th anniversary ceremonies in England and France last week. What were your impressions of the historic trip?; 2- You ran into several Mississippians over there. Could you elaborate on that?; 3-...
Defense Authorization Bill. Military Recruitment. Meridian Naval Air Station.
1- An amendment was offered this week to the defense Authorization bill that would have ended Selective Service registration for 18 year olds. You opposed the amendment. Why is the Selective Service System still needed?; 2- Another amendment that...
1- With the change in leadership in the House and Senate, there is talk that defense spending could be increased over the next couple of years. What is your reaction to that?; 2- With the Republicans taking over the House, you will no longer be...
1- The House of Representatives voted last week to reform entitlement spending programs to better monitor the cost of these automatic spending programs, which now make up more than half of the Federal budget, What is the story on this?; 2- Air...
1- Former Mississippi Congressman, Mike Espy, resigned as Secretary of Agriculture, what was your reaction?; 2- An American soldier was shot and wounded in Haiti. Questions continue to be raised about the wisdom of our military mission there. ...
1- You took part in ceremonies this week marking the 50th anniversary of the GI Bill. What kind of impact has this program had on the country?; 2- Educational benefits still are the most effective incentive to get young men and women to join the...
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885; Civil War; Politicians; Presidents; Politics and government; Generals
Volume 10 of a continuing series (currently 31 volumes) showcasing an edited collection of documents by and about Ulysses S. Grant. Materials in the series span the dates of 1837-1885; volume 10 spans the dates of January 1-May 31, 1864.
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885; Civil War; Politicians; Presidents; Politics and government; Generals
Volume 17 of a continuing series (currently 31 volumes) showcasing an edited collection of documents by and about Ulysses S. Grant. Materials in the series span the dates of 1837-1885; volume 17 spans the dates of January 1-September 30, 1867.
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885; Civil War; Politicians; Presidents; Politics and government; Generals
Volume 22 of a continuing series (currently 31 volumes) showcasing an edited collection of documents by and about Ulysses S. Grant. Materials in the series span the dates of 1837-1885; volume 22 spans the dates of June 1, 1871-January 31, 1872.
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885; Civil War; Politicians; Presidents; Politics and government; Generals
Volume 24 of a continuing series (currently 31 volumes) showcasing an edited collection of documents by and about Ulysses S. Grant. Materials in the series span the dates of 1837-1885; volume 24 spans the dates of 1873.
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885; Civil War; Politicians; Presidents; Politics and government; Generals
Volume 6 of a continuing series (currently 31 volumes) showcasing an edited collection of documents by and about Ulysses S. Grant. Materials in the series span the dates of 1837-1885; volume 6 spans the dates of September 1-December 8, 1862.
