Jun 19, 2003
Mr. Leader, every time you pointed to this group, the most important fact about it is they don't have any prescription drugs. When you talk about the other groups, they may have. But this group doesn't have any today.
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 19, 2003
Frankly, what was being said in this Chamber--not as well as the Senator from Tennessee says it and not with as much knowledge--but what was being said was everyone would benefit if we went to the HMOs. The patients will get better care…
Jun 19, 2003
He probably was. The Senator was making those flying trips back and carrying the hearts so he actually could transplant them in a timely manner. But when we first started talking about HMOs, there was a big battle going on between whom…
Jun 19, 2003
The other thing I wanted to close with, and it seems to be quite obvious, is there is no question but that some of our best Senators have already, or will speak about this plan, and they are worried. They will speak with trepidation and…
Jun 12, 2003
A lot has been said about this. A lot is not true. In a very few minutes, I will go through exactly what is true by reading specifically what the bill says and the interpretations that we have. I do not believe there is any right-thinking…
Jun 12, 2003
It is no surprise that informed people know what America's concern is, such as the American Chemistry Council, American Iron and Steel Institute, Council of Industrial Boiler Owners, National Association of Manufacturers, the Fertilizer…
Jun 12, 2003
You mentioned various organizations that support this. I wonder if it might be fair to say that, regarding future jobs for America, we might have some interest in knowing what our resources are. Those concerned about jobs for the future…
Jun 11, 2003
the amendment will do the following: It will force the tribes to pay the cost of NEPA, extend the bureaucratic delays of energy projects, and diminish tribal sovereignty. There isn't a tribe in the country that would volunteer for this…
Jun 11, 2003
In a nutshell, the Bingaman amendment is not good for the Indians in the United States. If we are crafting a bill here that says we want them to develop their energy resources, the amendment before us takes the unprecedented step of…
Jun 10, 2003
Subject to the requirements of the Federal Credit Reform Act [et cetera, et cetera, et cetera], the Secretary may, subject to appropriations, make available to project developers for eligible project costs such financial assistance as the…
Jun 10, 2003
I have been in the Senate 31 years and that for the better part of that time I spent my time on energy matters but principally, from the standpoint of the floor of the Senate, I was known as the person who handled the budget for the…
Jun 9, 2003
I am grateful that so broad a coalition of interest groups has been willing to send letters supporting the nuclear loan guarantee provisions in the Energy bill. I do not intend today to go into detail analyzing the relevance and…