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.

Quotes by year · 1994–2009140 total · peak 2004 (52)

Mar 20, 2003

You sure have not been a disappointment. I just want to congratulate you on the work that you are doing.

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Mar 20, 2003

We are closer to a hydrogen society than we think we are.

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Mar 20, 2003

when you talk about the possibility of a 70 percent savings in lighting costs alone in this country, you're talking about a big chunk of conservation.

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Mar 20, 2003

You are not going to like that horse figure. I will tell you that.

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Mar 20, 2003

We are in a different weather pattern up there. We are hoping that June will bring the normal--where we have a little more snowpack than we had a year ago, I can tell you that.

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Mar 20, 2003

I would suggest you sit in on the meeting, but take your experts with you.

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Mar 20, 2003

But this year's request--particularly with respect to historical accounting--really forces this committee to ask some tough questions.

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Mar 20, 2003

I would like to know how we come up with those kinds of figures.

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Mar 20, 2003

For the information of the committee, we are talking about the use of fiber optics for the purpose of lighting.