Political Quotes

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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Apr 18, 2007

It's absolutely impractical to me to have a facility that over the ages, we could not build because of political problems.

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Apr 18, 2007

I found lacking the Secretary of Defense's ideas and yet, this is a defense program as much as it is not.

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Apr 18, 2007

If you represent the administration, and if they favor this program like I assume they do.

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Apr 18, 2007

We better hear from some very big members of this administration who are charged with this problem.

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Apr 18, 2007

I no longer support providing massive subsidies to Russia's military establishment and believe they should now be expected to pay for their full share of the nonproliferation obligations.

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Mar 27, 2007

over 18 months ago, the President signed into law the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The enactment of that legislation was a watershed event in structuring sound energy policy for this Nation's future. One of the linchpins of that act is its…

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Mar 5, 2007

on Friday, my colleague Mr. Schumer and I introduced the Diabetes Screening and Medicaid Savings Act of 2007. This bill will provide a diabetes screening benefit for adults within the Medicaid program. Only Medicaid eligible individuals…

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Mar 2, 2007

I rise today with Senator Bingaman to introduce legislation authorizing new construction at Kirtland Air Force Base, NM. Kirtland Air Force Base serves many roles for the Department of Defense and the U.S. Air Force. The Nuclear Weapons…

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Feb 28, 2007

I think sooner or later, we're going to have to have a sit-down with the State of New Mexico's appropriate officials

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Feb 28, 2007

At that time, you committed to getting us some concepts in legislative language regarding this issue.

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Feb 28, 2007

I am growing increasingly frustrated that we, here in Congress, are starving--as is this administration--for an appropriate budget for the U.S. Forest Service.

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Feb 28, 2007

This level is unacceptable in my view.

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