May 21, 2007
I wish to tell about both my parents who came to this country as aliens, but I don't believe in 3 or 4 minutes that I can do that adequately. So I will try to find another time in the next 5 or 6 days to tell you, Americans, who are…
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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May 16, 2007
I believe that my service in the Senate has been highlighted by my interest in the budget process. As this year's budget negotiations continue, I would like to draw the attention of other Senators to a recent editorial in the Wall Street…
May 16, 2007
on April 13, 2007, my dear friend and colleague Senator Ted Stevens became the longest serving Republican Senator in the history of this body. Today, I would like to pay tribute to my friend and his more than 38 years of service to our…
May 8, 2007
today I recognize May 8, 2007 as National Teacher Day. Teachers play a vital role in our society. They are a driving force in the course this great Nation takes. The molding of young minds is a daunting task. Yet teachers willingly accept…
May 3, 2007
I would like to speak for a brief moment about recent Senate approval of the America COMPETES Act. This legislation is the product of several years of work by many individuals here in the Senate and it was immensely gratifying to see this…
May 2, 2007
I was present yesterday at the funeral mass at St. Matthew's for Jack Joseph Valenti. I did not know he had a middle name, Joseph, but I am learning more and more about him now after his passing. I was a friend of his. I thought I knew…
Apr 25, 2007
Very briefly, I wish to say to the Senator that he has made an eloquent presentation and he has certainly shown people that he understands what the National Science Foundation is supposed to do and what it does. But there is no question…
Apr 25, 2007
I rise to indicate that I don't think we should adopt this amendment. Frankly, some of the provisions in this act are only authorized through 2011. Now we come along and authorize them for that long, meaning we are going to probably work…
Apr 25, 2007
I just want to say, we all knew when we started we were addressing a very big problem. I am sure each of us from time to time has wondered whether what we were doing was going to have as big an effect as we hoped on our children in their…
Apr 25, 2007
I intend to vote for your NOAA amendment, and I compliment you on what it does. I do think you have some merit in the other amendments, including the last one. It is just very hard to do that kind of thing now on this bill. I think you…
Apr 24, 2007
first, might I say to the Senator from Oklahoma, I have watched you in your concern for spending, and I appreciate what you are trying to do to cut spending in the Senate. But let me say to the Senate, this afternoon I asked the Chair for…
Apr 24, 2007
I am very excited about the bill, and so I am afraid I will use every 1 of the 15 minutes because there is a lot I want to say. First of all, let me say that I have the greatest respect for those who oppose this bill... On the other hand…