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.
the deficit is still too big unless you decide to fill that gap with something.
the reason she asked for that privilege is we have our discussion with you planned in that order.
I have voted in favor of capital gains for my 36 years in the Senate, but I didn't have a chance to lower the rates.
Without substantial new revenues and structural entitlement reform, our fiscal ship is destined to capsize.
If we abolish [the debatable motion to proceed], we have gone a long way to diffusing the validity of holds.
To his credit, Senator Pete V. Domenici helped begin this conversation in 2004.