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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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Jul 26, 2006

Sure. Senator Shelby would go right after Senator Bond on the proponents list. And they would be followed by Senator Sessions. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New Mexico.

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Jul 26, 2006

Senator Landrieu wants to speak 10 or 15 minutes. We will welcome that. If we add that up, we have plenty of time. I want the Senators to know we have a schedule. It is not me; Members have to follow each other. I take a minute and say to…

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Jul 26, 2006

I understand there are 15 minutes equally divided. I am not sure what equally divided means this morning, but we will do our best. I think Senator Bingaman may be here and might want the opposition's time. We will try to use our time in…

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Jul 26, 2006

first, before the distinguished Senator leaves the floor--I see he is still here and I am glad he is--I thank him very much not just for me or for that speech, for that statement, for that set of thoughts, but I thank him for the American…

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Jul 20, 2006

it is without hesitation that I support the Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006, which ensures that the right of all citizens to vote, including the right to…

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Jul 18, 2006

stem cell research has brought to the forefront the longstanding debate between bioethics and advancements in medical science. Stem cell research evokes hope in scientific progress while at the same time reminding us of its ethical…

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Jun 29, 2006

the fossilized trackways near the Robledo Mountains in Dona Ana County came to my attention in the early 1990s. During the 101st Congress, I cosponsored Senator Bingaman's legislation that directed the Bureau of Land Management to study…

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Jun 22, 2006

I say to Senator McCain, I understand he wants to speak in opposition to the amendment. I will not be long. Mr. McCAIN. No problem.

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Jun 22, 2006

Understand, we will each speak our piece here. It is not a pleasure to come and oppose my colleague. Nonetheless, I must say that it seems to me we are always talking in the Senate about trying to do things that are more efficient; trying…

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Jun 15, 2006

I would like announce for the information of the Senate and the public that a hearing has been scheduled before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The hearing will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2006, at 10 a.m., in room SD-366…

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Jun 12, 2006

I will soon have been here 34 years. That is not very long compared to the man about whom I rise to say a few words. I understand this was the day. I was in my office and, having heard the eloquence that was spoken today to my good friend…

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May 22, 2006

I understand the time is now reserved for the Senator from New Mexico to speak on the pending matter; is that correct? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator may proceed.

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