Senator Pell commenting on education funding under the Reagan Administration.

Senator Pell floor statement regarding budget reductions for federal education programs.

A taped program on basic skills testing in the American education system. Senator Pell gives his views on the topic of basic educational skills (1:04-2:07).

Senator Pell proposing a bill to assist academically gifted elementary and high school students.

News report on Congressman Beard's election loss and retirement.

Senator Pell floor statements on the United States' economic downturn.

California Assemblyman Stan Statham making two announcements on drunk driving.

Several Congressmen and activist representatives speaking in support of Senator Pell's drunk driving legislation.

Senator Pell discussing drunk driving legislation.

Senator Pell (6:28) and others speak on drunk driving legislation.

Senator Pell speaking at a hearing on drunk driving legislation.

Senator Pell making a Senate floor statement on drunk driving.

Senator Pell speaking on drunk driving legislation.

Press Conference on drunk driving legislation.

Members of the Paine Foundation discussing the use of adrenal cortical extract treatment in substance abuse detoxification.

Senator Pell announcing his support for the Senate Judiciary Committee's Drug Czar Bill.

Senator Pell on the Public Policy Forum program discussing the linkage between violent crime and drug trafficking.

Senator Pell announcing the refund of overcharges to Rhode Island by the Department of Energy.

Senator Pell remarking on efforts to transform the Defense industry.

Senator Pell answering questions regarding defense spending.

Senator Pell remarking on the planned closure of the Defense Mapping Agency field office in Rhode Island.

Senator Pell and Representative Schneider taking questions on legislation regarding day care for working families.

Senator Pell and a Cuban representative discussing the seizure of two American yachts that entered Cuban waters.

Senator Pell on talk radio answering questions on Cuba and Haiti.

Senator Pell invitation to all Rhode Islanders attending schools in the Washington, D.C. are to a cookout at his residence.

Senator Pell announcing the Senate Foreign Relations Committee decision to block further military aid to the Contra rebels in Nicaragua.

Senator Pell speaks at George Mason University on funding for continuing education.

Senator Pell statements on implementing community service programs.

Senator Pell announcing the approval of funding for additional Coast Guards stations for Rhode Island.

Senator Pell announcing his request to the Coast Guard to continue their search for survivors of a missing fishing vessel.