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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.
We are still on the ethanol amendment. I understand--so Senators will know--there are still negotiations taking place. I am hopeful they will be fruitful with reference to some portion of this amendment. We are going to stay on it and see…
It seems to me the answer is impossible. That is the answer. This is an impossible amendment. People want to dream, but you do not build a country on dreams. Maybe you can dream, wake up and think of something that is quite appropriate for…
I am pleased to yield. Mr. McCONNELL. I say to my friend from Oklahoma that if his amendment became the pending business right after Cantwell, he would be in exactly the same position he is in right now. Our discussions could continue. It…
I note the presence of the distinguished Senator from Washington, Ms. Cantwell, on the floor. We have agreed heretofore that her amendment would now be the subject matter before the Senate. I understand the Senator is prepared to offer it.
Just for a few minutes, without losing your right to the floor. I want to say to the Senator, thank you for your discussion, as you zero in on what States do and do not do. I will not repeat that. People heard it and they ought to heed it…
Your State has. They have done it, along with Texas and a couple of other States. Frankly, before we start giving other States resources, I wish they would start making decisions and we would start making them so other States would join…
We have it. I wonder if we can discuss what the Senator's pleasure is. We have nothing else pending but her amendment for at least a couple of hours or more. How much time does the Senator think she might need?
Just for the benefit of the Senators, I know it is close here to leaving, but we are getting close also to a vote. I am very hopeful that will occur in a couple of minutes here. We will ask for the yeas and nays and have a vote on the…
I will take 1 minute. Before Senator Bond leaves, I thank him for his statement. I have heard the Senator eloquently describe this whole situation regarding automobiles in the United States and CAFE standards, but it seems to me this…
I congratulate Senator Talent for his excellent work in the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. He was the leader of a group that put together the new 8 billion barrels that we are going to have as our new American goal for ethanol…
Before the Senator proceeds--but you have the floor-- could you yield to me for 1 minute?
I want to say the distinguished Senator from Florida, who has been speaking, submitted a proposal quite a few hours ago, an idea, a thought piece. I want everybody to know that was not acceptable not only to the Senator from New Mexico, it…