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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 9, 2003

The point of it is, S. 14, which I am very proud of, is an effort to produce a myriad of energies for America so that there will be a choice. It also says when it comes to hydrogen, let's pursue it with vigor. Let's get on with the…

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Jun 5, 2003

I am quite sure that before we are finished--if we finish, and I hope we will--the Senate and those who are interested in energy policy will hear a lot about the various kinds of energy that are provided, as a matter of policy, in this…

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Jun 5, 2003

we will have a great deal of time to discuss what I believe is the most important issue for America's future; that is, are we going to have an alternate source of energy for electricity, aside and apart from coal and natural gas? I believe…

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Jun 5, 2003

So they are half wrong right up front in terms of their assessment. Furthermore, the bill itself says that if this section that is being debated is ever used, the Secretary will evaluate the creditworthiness of any new project under this…

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Jun 4, 2003

I remind the Senator, in response to the Senator from New Mexico and his remarks about this being more of the same and enough is enough and his comment, one thing is different, and that is that the ranking minority member of the Energy…

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Jun 4, 2003

It seems to this Senator from New Mexico that to adopt the amendment truly creates an unworkable situation with reference to the source, supply, and the management of petroleum needs in the United States. I do not believe we ought to make…

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Jun 4, 2003

I know there are many Senators who have plenty to do besides being concerned about this Energy bill on the floor of the Senate. But I want to say for some of us that the Energy Policy Act is a very important subject. The committee has…

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Jun 3, 2003

I fully agree. The Senator serves as our ranking member and was instrumental in the adoption of this provision by our committee. I think we both expect that quick action by the Department of Energy will stimulate the private sector.

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Jun 3, 2003

I certainly concur. The alliance should be an inclusive but well-defined group of companies active in the research, development and implementation of solid-state lighting technologies in the United States. The DOE should select the…

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Jun 3, 2003

I would like to state what the Grassley proposal is. It would make permanent the increase in the child tax credit. The bill signed by the President last week increases the credit from $600 to $1,000 for the next 2 years. The Grassley…

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Jun 3, 2003

might I say, if you are for an ethanol program for the Nation, then you can't vote for this amendment. If this amendment passes, there is no American ethanol program as we have been speaking of it in terms of reducing the American…

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Jun 3, 2003

I want to discuss with the Senate where we are. As manager of the bill, I am interested in trying to see if we can entice and excite Senators about bringing their amendments that have to do with the ethanol part of this bill to the floor…

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