Jun 16, 2005
The mandate does not go away. Somebody has to produce it and it has to be charged.
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 16, 2005
I want the Senate to know on our side we do not intend to use as much time as we have, unless other Senators want to speak. Senator Alexander certainly wants some additional time. Senator Bingaman, I don't know if your side needs the whole…
Jun 16, 2005
Yes. This has been cleared with both sides. I ask unanimous consent that at 2:15 today, the Senate proceed to a vote in relation to the Cantwell amendment, which will be modified with the changes that are at the desk, which we have seen. I…
Jun 16, 2005
I received notice that our Republican leader wishes to speak, he said, at 11:15. I want to make an observation and see if the Senator from Tennessee will answer it. The Senator from Tennessee went through all these other ways we could go…
Jun 16, 2005
I would ask the Senator, if he would, give me a little bit of time before he does that and let me see if we can have a unanimous consent agreement locked in so we have some idea how much time you will use, or others.
Jun 16, 2005
And in every respect, a State will not get any credit for the fact they are doing all these things that move in the direction we want because here sits this mandate that says you do this anyway.
Jun 16, 2005
Might I respond by saying to the distinguished Senator from Georgia and the distinguished Senator from Oregon that I would be delighted to work with them and, obviously, with other members of the conference in an effort to do what I can to…
Jun 16, 2005
We are grateful. We will have a unanimous consent to take care of today. Let me just say briefly, if I were President of the United States-- which obviously is beyond the realm of possibility--I would be opposed to this amendment. It is…
Jun 16, 2005
I think that is not right, as I look at it. That confounds me as to why that would be the case. We are urging they do the others, but in some cases, they are going to be mandated to spend this rather extraordinary amount. Once the credit…
Jun 16, 2005
Let me ask, Senator Clinton, are you on some kind of time-sensitive schedule? If you are, I will let you go. How long does the Senator wish to speak?
Jun 16, 2005
If you are so generous, I will listen and when I think I am tired of listening to you, I will put up my hand.
Jun 16, 2005
I remind the Senate that we have an hour and a half on our side. I am in control of the time. I am going to yield control of the time to the junior Senator from Tennessee. He will start and use as much time as he wants. Then I will return…