How to reduce 40MB mp3 files?

I've downloaded some mp3 files that are around 40MB each. Without going into details (other than the fact that they are simply someone talking) I know that I have other files of similar duration that are only around 6-8MB each. How can I reduce these files in size? There's no reason for which I have need of such 'high' quality records for someone that is simply speaking. And I would like to burn many files to each CD whereas now only two files will fit on a CD.
I appreciate any help with this. Thanks.
I'm using OS X 10.3.9 and iTunes 6.0.4
RonL

I'm afraid it's a bit difficult to follow parts of your post, because first you mention that these MP3s are about 40MB each, and later that you can only burn two of them per CD. This would suggest that you're burning audio CDs, in which case it will only make things worse if you re-encode the MP3s using lower quality settings. No matter what the quality or size of the MP3 files is, the audio CD disc format will only allow a certain duration of audio.
If you're making an MP3 CD, then we're dealing with something else entirely.

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