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Political Quotes

Ted Stevens

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Ted Stevens was a prominent U.S. Senator from Alaska, serving from 1968 to 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he was known for his influential role in shaping federal policies related to aviation, telecommunications, and infrastructure. Stevens was a key advocate for modernizing the air traffic control system, emphasizing the need for quick action to prevent aviation gridlock. His tenure was marked by significant contributions to Alaska's development and federal funding for various projects in the state. Stevens was the longest-serving senator in Alaska's history and held several leadership positions, including Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman.

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Oct 6, 2004

I just think the far term really is too speculative right now to say that we'll only produce, by 2025, that percentage.

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Oct 6, 2004

I congratulate you for helping us getting this started as far as the gas pipeline is concerned.

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Oct 6, 2004

We really have not drilled for gas in the Arctic.

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Oct 6, 2004

I think there's a great deal of gas in Alaska.

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Jun 2, 2004

The good news is that NATO forces are coming in.

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Jun 2, 2004

I'm told that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) participation now is increasing.

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Jun 2, 2004

Senator, it would not be used for the elections, but it would be used to assure that our troops in Iraq have the funds...

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Jun 2, 2004

I want to assure you that we stand ready, as Senators here have stated from both sides of the aisle, to respond at any time when resources subject to our control are necessary to ensure the troops in the field or preparing to go to the…

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Jun 2, 2004

But it's needed and I hope we can talk later sometime about the necessity to restore the confidence in our system to increase the enlistment rates in the Air National Guard and to restore the total enlistment rates for the whole Department…

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Jun 2, 2004

I would see no problem with that because I think it's implied already.

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Jun 2, 2004

I commend you for that and I commend this committee.

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