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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Jun 18, 2012

the lower the tax, the better in terms of the economy and its capability to produce and grow.

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Jun 18, 2012

Unless you fix Medicare, you cannot fix this deficit.

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Jun 18, 2012

That is clearly a part of it, no question.

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Jun 18, 2012

We just have to say, that is not what is going to happen.

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Jun 18, 2012

It falls on you to solve the Medicare problem, to solve the tax problem with a reform measure that will either be neutral in revenue or will gain revenue.

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Jun 18, 2012

Might I say, Senator Nelson, I forgot, and I want to second the motion that the best way to get growth in an economy is to have lower marginal rates.

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Jun 18, 2012

To me, it does not [seem like a good tax].

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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.

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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.

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Jun 18, 2012

If that is happening, I think that is private sector.

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Jun 18, 2012

The two of us have done this budgeting differently because we have done it bipartisanly from the very beginning.

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Jun 18, 2012

I do not think I have said verbally that I favor the extension.

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