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.
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
If it is adopted, or something close to it, you will have fixed, in our opinion, a major problem with Medicare.
Jun 18, 2012
the lower the tax, the better in terms of the economy and its capability to produce and grow.
Jun 18, 2012
It cries out for flexibility to save money, to do things right, to prevent harming people when they do not have to be.
Jun 18, 2012
I see it as nothing but an obstacle--and we have plenty already--to getting things done.
Jun 18, 2012
I want each one of you to know I am trying to look you right in the eyes and tell you that, in the U.S. Senate, you happen to be the super committee.
Jun 18, 2012
I want to say to you first, as a former Republican Senator, remember that we put our plan together starting with bipartisan membership.
Jun 18, 2012
I want to say to all of you that what we have produced by way of a budget, a plan, should really be taken seriously by all of you.