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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Sep 12, 2011

The reason she asked for that privilege is we have our discussion with you planned in that order.

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Sep 12, 2011

We were in trouble, and they agreed that we had to solve the problem.

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Sep 12, 2011

Our recommendations, after many days, were unanimous.

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Sep 12, 2011

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.

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Sep 12, 2011

The deficit is still too big unless you decide to fill that gap with something.

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Sep 12, 2011

I can tell you in one word. Educate.

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Sep 12, 2011

We can't force them to stay in America if our taxes are too high.

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Sep 12, 2011

Wake up, folks, it's health care.

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Jul 10, 2011

Such disparity should be excised from the regulation.

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Feb 16, 2011

If we abolish [the debatable motion to proceed], we have gone a long way to diffusing the validity of holds.

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Feb 14, 2010

To his credit, Senator Pete V. Domenici helped begin this conversation in 2004.

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