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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.
So the Senate will have an idea what we are trying to do, the first amendment we are trying to offer up is in the process of being completed in a bipartisan manner, the ethanol amendment. We don't know exactly when that will be ready. It…
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…
Before the Senator proceeds--but you have the floor-- could you yield to me for 1 minute?
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…
Senator Inhofe will desire to speak. Let's put it all together, and then we can finish.
Senator, you can talk all night. There will be no language for you tonight. I yield the floor.
I am sure this matter will take a little bit of time this afternoon, and from what we understand--I am not assured--there may be one, maybe two, perhaps even three amendments. But this is an amendment that has been worked on by Republican…
At the time Senate Report No. 109-78 was filed, the Congressional Budget Office report was not available. I ask unanimous consent that the report, which is now available, be printed in the Congressional Record for the information of the…
I support this important resolution designating June 5 through June 11 as National Hispanic Media Week. For nearly four centuries, Hispanic publishers, writers, and editors have made immeasurable contributions towards our national…
Madam President and fellow Senators, I want to start by submitting a couple of editorials from papers in the State of New Mexico. First of all, I want to start with an editorial from a paper in New Mexico called the Santa Fe New Mexican. I…
I want to read the operative paragraph from the Santa Fe New Mexican: With this spiteful behavior toward Bush appointees, the Dems aren't exactly gaining goodwill. If they find [these nominees] so repugnant, let 'em vote against [them]; at…
On April 6, 2005, I voted against a motion to table amendment, No. 309, otherwise known as the Schumer amendment, to the fiscal year 2006-2007 Foreign Affairs authorization bill. Upon careful consideration of this issue I have come to the…