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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.
Let me assure the Senators from Wisconsin and Kansas that I appreciate their concerns, and I agree that utility customers should not be forced to unfairly bear the costs of business ventures by unregulated companies affiliated with their…
I hope that Senators and those advising Senators listened carefully to the two arguments that have already been made. In particular, I commend both Senators. But let me say, if you listen carefully to the argument that Senator Bingaman, my…
I was not. I was looking here. I said: What is he asking us to do? I finally got down to where the Senator's amendment says: It is the sense of the Senate that we shall do these things, work first by participating in intergovernmental…
I have read through the 6-page document that the distinguished Senator from Massachusetts has submitted as his proposal before the Senate. I was wondering, as I read through--if you skip the first few paragraphs, you begin seeing the word…
We are adding 3 minutes to the Senator's time, so we should get 3 minutes. The Senator's doesn't count because she has it anyway.
Senator Bingaman is trying his best to get something called up we have agreed on. He is not in a position to agree. I am trying to put it together, and he is agreeing I should do that. Would the Senator from Tennessee and you have an…
On behalf of the leader, I wish to read a unanimous consent request regarding the lineup that we will follow henceforth.
I ask the Senator from New Jersey, would he be disposed to yielding back his time if this Senator would yield all of my time now?
First, might I say to my good friend from New York, I respect his continuous efforts in this regard. But I would say, do not misunderstand that to mean I think his amendment will do any good. I think, first of all, the Senate should know…
First I remind everybody that 2 years ago the President of the United States gave a speech on this subject. It was a very lengthy speech, but there are two provisions, which I do not have in front of me--so forgive me, I am not quoting, I…
I hope I can say what I want to say in 6 minutes. If not, I will ask the Senator for a couple more minutes. I note Senator Bingaman is in the Senate. About a week ago, 6 days ago, there was a comment that Senator Bingaman had a proposal…
I believe that I could now argue against the pending amendment, but I choose at this point, if we could, because I made some arrangements that I don't think are inconsistent with the minority leader--not agreements but arrangements--if we…