Political Quotes

Conrad Burns

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Conrad Burns is a former United States Senator from Montana, serving from 1989 to 2007 as a member of the Republican Party. During his tenure, he was known for his work on issues related to agriculture, telecommunications, and Native American affairs. Burns played a significant role in the development of policies surrounding video franchising and net neutrality, often emphasizing the importance of understanding these complex issues among the general public. He was also involved in various legislative efforts aimed at supporting rural communities and enhancing infrastructure in Montana.

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Jan 8, 2003

this is, without a doubt, one of the greatest challenges that we probably have in doing something good for our planet.

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Jan 8, 2003

Nobody has to tell me about global warming. We're going into our sixth year of drought.

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Jun 28, 2001

I urge this Committee to use caution before considering calls by some to legislate additional requirements.

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Jun 28, 2001

Several Senators, including me, cosponsored S. 250, the High-Speed Rail Investment Act of 2001.

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Jun 28, 2001

Senator Kerry and I introduced S. 948, the Community Rail Line Relocation Assistance Act of 2001.

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May 18, 1994

I extend the invitation to my friend to also take a look at the bill I have just introduced and take a good, close look at it, because it is a different approach. It does come up to around the 800,000 plus 500,000 special management. We…

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May 18, 1994

too many of our young people are forced to leave Montana to find good-paying, family jobs. I want to see Montana's economy grow and job opportunities created in Montana. That is why I am introducing a bill which will help ensure that…

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May 18, 1994

this morning I am introducing the Montana Jobs Security and Lands Protection Act of 1994. This bill sets aside as wilderness approximately 800,000 acres of Montana's Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management lands and almost 500,000…

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May 12, 1994

I rise today to state my intention to vote against Senate bill 2042. This bill would lift the arms embargo against the Bosnian Government. I think we can all agree that the bloodshed in the former Yugoslavia has got to stop. We cannot…

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May 11, 1994

I am pleased to cosponsor with my good friend and colleague Senator Larry Craig and others, legislation to set fair broadcasting user fees on Federal lands. As a former broadcaster and member of the Senate who takes a personal, active…

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May 3, 1994

Mr. President, I just got back from Montana, and, of course, health care is probably the No. 1 topic we are asked about in our town meetings. Going around in the State of Montana, record crowds turn out to visit about the issues of…

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Apr 13, 1994

Maybe the money is not there or maybe it is. Maybe it is the lack of priorities we set on how we are going to spend it. Maybe we should take a look at that. Maybe we should take a look and see why our commissioners--and ``I are an old…

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