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.
May 9, 2002
This is really the first we've had on fishing issues in over a year, and I think it's very timely to take a look at where we are.
May 9, 2002
I'm really concerned that what we have is not representative. It's not balanced.
May 9, 2002
We've got the councils--8 councils out there making major decisions with a sort of oversight process in Washington.
May 9, 2002
Or you can send to the Governor a strong note saying, 'This is not fair and representative. I want someone that--we need more recreational fishermen or we need more commercial fishermen.'
Jan 9, 2002
I congratulate you and Customs for the recent drug bust on the Miami River which I think occurred just yesterday.
Jan 9, 2002
The argument by some in Congress was that in order to ensure the viability of those inspections, you cannot do it on the cheap.
Jan 9, 2002
One of the earliest sponsors of that legislation was Florida's U.S. Senator, Bob Graham.
Jan 9, 2002
the biggest threat to a ship and a cruise line is not so much one that departs from the Port of New Orleans, or the Port of Houston, and Port Everglades, or the Port of Miami, but the two greatest vulnerabilities are just like what…