Remarks

  • 09.04.2007

    Senate Debate on the Nomination of Jim Nussle to be OMB Director Grassley Statement Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley   Senate Debate on the Nomination of Jim Nussle   to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget   Tuesday, September 4, 2007     Mr. President,     I’m pleased the Senate is...
  • 08.03.2007

    Grassley Works to Protect Kids from Drugs Says dealers are marketing illegal drugs including “cheese heroin” and “candy-flavored meth” to get kids hooked             WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley today called on Congress to respond to alarming reports of drug dealers marketing dangerous illegal...
  • 07.24.2007

    Nomination Hearing for Jim Nussle to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley for Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs Mr. Chairman, I’m pleased to have the opportunity to introduce my former Congressman and former Chairman of the House Budget...
  • 07.24.2007

    Oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley for Senate Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Leahy, thank you for calling this hearing today on Department of Justice oversight.      Today’s hearing is an opportunity to show the American people that oversight is not something that is done when an...
  • 05.04.2007

    Grassley, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Meth               [WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), both members of the Senate Anti-Meth Caucus, today introduced the Methamphetamine Production Prevention Act of 2007.  This legislation will...
  • 04.16.2007

    Memorial Tribute to Betty Burger Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley   Mr. President, today I pay tribute to Betty Burger, a remarkable public servant and extra-ordinarily devoted congressional staffer.  Betty died on Saturday at the age of 87.  Betty was my chief caseworker and my oldest and longest serving staff...
  • 03.20.2007

    The False Claims Act and War Profiteering Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Senate Committee on the Judiciary Combating War Profiteering: Are We Doing Enough to Investigate and Prosecute Contracting Fraud and Abuse in Iraq? Tuesday, March 20, 2007   Mr. Chairman, thank you for holding today’s hearing on contracting fraud and abuse...
  • 02.28.2007

    Grassley's opening statement for Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Comprehensive Immigration Reform Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Senate Committee on the Judiciary Hearing on Comprehensive Immigration Reform Wednesday, February 28, 2007   Every day, we in Congress deal with issues that aim to improve the everyday lives of the...
  • 02.14.2007

    Judicial Security and Independence Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Senate Committee on the Judiciary Judicial Security and Independence Wednesday, February 14, 2007    Mr. Chairman, I’d like to discuss a couple of issues with Justice Kennedy.  First, as you know, I’m the lead sponsor of legislation to open up the federal...
  • 01.17.2007

    Grassley: Generic Drugs Should be Brought to Market as Quickly as Possible                    WASHINGTON -- Senator Chuck Grassley today said Congress should put a stop to the dramatic increase in sweetheart deals between brandname and generic pharmaceutical...
  • 09.26.2006

    “Illegal Insider Trading: How Widespread Is The Problem and Is There Adequate Criminal Enforcement?” Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Senate Committee on the Judiciary “Illegal Insider Trading: How Widespread Is The Problem and Is There Adequate Criminal Enforcement?” Tuesday, September 26,...
  • 07.24.2006

    Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley, Senate Agriculture Committee, Farm Bill Field Hearing   Good morning, everybody.   I want to welcome the Chairman to Iowa and thank him for holding this field hearing today on the next farm bill. I also want to recognize all the witnesses and thank them for appearing before us today.   I=m proud...
  • 07.18.2006

    Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley, Oversight Hearing on the Department of Justice
  • 06.07.2006

    Grassley Statement for 25 x '25 Initiative Press Conference   Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Chairman Senate Committee on Finance 25 x ’25 Initiative Press Conference June 7, 2006   With $3 gallon gasoline, it doesn’t take long for Americans to start calling and writing their representatives in Washington, D.C. Our...
  • 03.02.2006

    Grassley Statement on Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Senate Committee on the Judiciary Executive Business Meeting to consider Comprehensive Immigration Reform Thursday, March 2, 2006   Mr. Chairman, I’m glad you brought a mark before this committee, but I have to say, unfortunately,...
  • 10.20.2005

    "Jetseta's Bill" Included in Child Sex Offender Legislation Passed by Judiciary Committee WASHINGTON — Sen. Chuck Grassley today said that "Jetseta’s Bill," legislation he introduced in April to guarantee punishment for criminals who commit violent crimes against children, has been included in a larger child sex offender bill that passed the Judiciary...
  • 10.19.2005

    Grassley Prepared Statement on Agriculture Budget Reconciliation Package   Thank you Mr. Chairman. I want to acknowledge the hard work you have put into to providing a package for this committee to consider. I know as Chairman of the Finance Committee how hard it is to find savings for programs that resonate hard back home. I have to find 10 billion to...
  • 09.22.2005

    Grassley to Support Judge Roberts Prepared Statement for Roberts Committee Vote Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley Senate Committee on the Judiciary Executive Business Meeting on The Nomination of Judge John G. Roberts, Jr. to be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Thursday, September 22, 2005 Mr. Chairman, I'm pleased to...
  • 06.07.2005

    Prepared Statement of Sen. Chuck Grassley before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry The CAFTA-DR: Potential Impacts on Agriculture and Food Sectors I'm pleased to submit this statement for today's hearing on the potential impact of the United States-Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) on the U.S....
  • 04.25.2005

    Grassley Speaks on Behalf of Former Iowa Army Ammunition Plant Workers Advisory Board Meeting Held in Cedar Rapids WASHINGTON — In a statement before the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Advisory Board, Sen. Chuck Grassley today said that it’s time NIOSH admit that they can’t reconstruct dosages with sufficient accuracy, and...