Political Quotes

John B. Breaux

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John B. Breaux is a former United States Senator from Louisiana, serving from 1996 to 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, Breaux previously held a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1972 to 1987. During his time in the Senate, he was known for his work on health care, tax reform, and energy policy. Breaux played a significant role in the passage of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 and was involved in various bipartisan efforts throughout his career.

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Jun 28, 2001

This Subcommittee is going to be aggressive in making sure that we try and create circumstances that lead to more competition, not less.

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Jun 28, 2001

That certainly changes the burden of proof, though, does it not?

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Jun 28, 2001

We have to have a competitive society.

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Jun 28, 2001

pass legislation such as S. 1103 that would promote the long-term health of the nation's railroads by allowing free-market forces to operate in a truly competitive manner.

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Jun 28, 2001

I take the opinion that it seems to me that more and more we have less and less.

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Jun 28, 2001

Only if someone comes in and challenges it.

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Jun 20, 2001

I point out the obvious; it is the only tripartisan bill that has been introduced in this Chamber dealing with this issue. We have had bipartisan bills introduced, and I congratulate the author, but there is only one bill that has the…

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Jun 20, 2001

I am trying to resolve this point. It is not irresolvable. You suggest that the Department of Labor comes up with an approved list of independent external review people. It could be several groups or several individuals who would be in a…

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Jun 20, 2001

The Labor Secretary would have an approved list of independent reviewers and they would publish that approved list and allow that there be an approved list of independent reviewers that the Secretary of Labor would designate as being…

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