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.
I am not an advocate of having no earmarks, but I am an advocate for reforming the earmark process.
If in fact they're found to have lied, the results are the same, whether you're sworn in or not.
I think it ought to be that they are spending plenty, and doing it right, because we can't pay forever.
I'm very glad that the person that's held this up, without cluttering up the record, is gone.
You're not going be around here forever, but we can't do very many more, at least at the cost of this one, for sure.
I'm thrilled with the President's declarations that 'we are for freedom in the world.'
Don't you think we ought to apply as much brain power and intelligence to helping them work toward an economically strong country?
I'm beginning to worry very much about the deficit and the debt of the United States.
I don't expect you to comment, but I believe I'm right, in the sense we can't afford too many more Iraqs.
I think there is a difference between being a veteran that is injured or mentally ill or in need of posttraumatic care, and a member of the military, that's still in the military, that needs hospitalization and care and the like.
Now, let me ask you, with reference to something that's been asked over and over--we don't really intend to stay in Iraq forever, do we?