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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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Nov 14, 2005

All right. I ask consent to call up conference authority to accompany H.R. 2419 and ask it be considered. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Isakson). The report is before the Senate.

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Nov 14, 2005

I understand the 1996 U.S. Geological Survey report called for a reevaluation of the dam design based on seismic data. A reevaluation should be performed using the best available science and the U.S. Geological Survey should produce an…

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Nov 14, 2005

Mr. President it is my pleasure to bring the Energy and Water conference report for fiscal year 2006 to the floor for consideration. The bill provides $30.495 billion, consistent with the conference allocation and $748 million above the…

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Nov 9, 2005

today, we as Americans gather to honor all those who served, fought and sacrificed to defend our Nation throughout its history. During the 229 year history of our Nation, brave Americans have answered the call to defend their country's…

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Nov 3, 2005

let me say to the Senate it is finally time. It is finally time that we decide to do something about our oil dependency. It is time that we do something for the American people about the rising, escalating price of gasoline at the pump. As…

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Nov 3, 2005

we had a very critical vote. You all listened to it. This is nothing but an amendment to try to come in the back door and kill ANWR. It is absolutely wrong. We ought not even be considering it. The very same people who wanted to kill it…

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Nov 2, 2005

Is it correct that the Senator from New Mexico may proceed on the hour in opposition to the amendment at this point? The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator is correct, if the Senator from Washington yields the floor.

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Nov 2, 2005

Even though Senator Cantwell has an extra 5 minutes, is it all right that we go and the Senator accumulate that time? I yield myself 3 minutes, and then I will yield the management of the time to the senior Senator from Alaska for the…

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Nov 2, 2005

I have a number of Senators on this side of the aisle who wish to speak, and they certainly are going to have their turn. I thank the occupant of the chair for being here this morning. Obviously, this is an issue that some people think is…

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Nov 2, 2005

I reserve my right to object only because I am not sure that is what he wants. Is there any way the Senator can fit it in later on for 10 minutes?

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Nov 2, 2005

Senator, you have 26. We have 3. I would yield the floor, hoping that you all would speak, if you have more opposition. You have plenty of time. We don't have but 3 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Washington.

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Nov 2, 2005

I have only 3 minutes remaining, but I want to yield that 3 minutes to Senator Sununu, and then I will yield the floor for the other side to continue. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New Hampshire is recognized.

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