Mar 3, 2004
It is as important today as it ever was, more important probably, to have a military which has the resources it needs.
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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Mar 2, 2004
I would hope we would have a chance to review it here in this committee and to make some recommendations to Congress to implement that report while he is still here.
Mar 2, 2004
I would hope that you would help us find a way to implement this by the end of this year.
Mar 2, 2004
I hope you will, because with half the coastline of the United States, some of those villages and communities are located literally hundreds of miles from other communities.
Mar 2, 2004
In 2002, we put some amendments on the Trade Promotion Act that would assist the Alaska salmon fishermen who had been really harmed by the importation of farm salmon.
Mar 1, 2004
I made that request because of the delay that's caused by the loss of 2, almost 3, weeks for conventions.
Mar 1, 2004
You're right, some of us up here were part of what they called 'The Greatest Generation.' We now know that we have been replaced.