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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Mar 1, 2004

The F-117 Stealth Fighter has provided the United States with a low-observable first strike capability for nearly 20 years.

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Mar 1, 2004

So if we are receiving complaints about that, what we ought to do is have them check where their closest center is, and if there are not any, we ought to complain to you.

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Mar 1, 2004

I am concerned, however, that this Committee has not had sufficient time to review this important Air Force decision.

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Feb 26, 2004

I was just going to tell Senator Stevens he does not have to take me up there. Whatever you want, you can have.

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Feb 26, 2004

We do not need anyone coming to the American people saying we have let any of them get denied when they should have been cared for.

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Feb 26, 2004

I first want to congratulate you and hope you like your job.

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Feb 26, 2004

Establishing more community based outpatient clinics is one way Congress and the VA have worked together to reach out to rural veterans.

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Feb 12, 2004

I believe this is a good bill. I am convinced that the Chairman and Ranking Member have put together a bill that treats our many States and varied interests as fairly as is possible. With respect to my own State of New Mexico, this is a…

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Jan 21, 2004

Mr. President, I said yesterday to a large group of Senators that it is about time now to speak about the energy situation in America since we have a bill before the Senate that missed, in terms of filibuster, by two votes. That means that…

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Jan 21, 2004

I know if we are going to be able to get 60 votes for this agreement--I do not know if we are going to be able to, but, frankly, there is part of me that is quite all right with that. As prices and imports rise, Members are going to begin…

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Nov 20, 2003

Contrary-wise, do what some have suggested, throw the bill out, and you are right back where we were. You are right back where we were. You can sit around and wait for a blackout, just playing with your hands, worrying, sweating, saying…

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