Pete Domenici
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Pete V. Domenici is a former United States Senator from New Mexico, serving from 1973 to 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he was known for his work on budgetary issues and energy policy. During his tenure, he played a significant role in shaping legislation related to nuclear energy and national defense. Domenici was also involved in various bipartisan efforts, particularly in the areas of health care and education reform. He was a prominent advocate for fiscal responsibility and was instrumental in the passage of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997.
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July 6, 2014
It is clear from this example that good things can happen when we open up more areas for drilling in a responsible manner.
— Pete Domenici
May 19, 2014
I guess I would start by saying that he, Senator Alexander, he typifies the American Dream.
Nov 15, 2012
To redress the balance between the Government acting in its discretionary capacity and the individual
Jun 18, 2012
We may not know all the answers that you seek of us because we did not have a lot of time to study in detail the more intricate health care issues.
Jun 18, 2012
It would relate in some way to the process that you and I have learned and call reconciliation.
Jun 18, 2012
I want to remind the committee again, and I will say it to you, Senator Snowe, remember, our package was put together by Democrats and Republicans, so we do not come here starting with one side or the other.
Jun 18, 2012
I think that the last point that Dr. Rivlin made you can find in the report: that our plan is more progressive than the tax code we are replacing.
Jun 18, 2012
We are fortunate, and we want to make sure you know that what you get, the work product you get, is bipartisan.
Jun 18, 2012
I think you raise a good point. We have to be careful about the issue you raised. It is a serious one.
Jun 18, 2012
That did not reduce any beneficiaries' benefits, it just cut the amounts that providers were otherwise getting.