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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Aug 18, 2010

In the Arctic, speaking your mind is often a matter of survival.

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Feb 15, 2010

Providing accurate, timely, and comprehensive services to our veterans is one of my top priorities in the U.S. Senate.

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Feb 15, 2010

We expect to finalize this bill in the coming months.

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Feb 15, 2010

Congress has provided record-breaking funding increases for the VA.

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Feb 15, 2010

I supported the Veteran Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act to secure funding for veterans' health care 1 year in advance.

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Aug 21, 2009

Do I think we can overstudy stuff? Absolutely.

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Aug 21, 2009

a special thank you today to Senator Stevens, who's been involved in all of our energy fairs so far, and who has been one of the strongest supporters of renewable energy in the country.

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Aug 21, 2009

I'm hopeful that this hearing will be a useful springboard to advance renewable energy development.

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Aug 21, 2009

With your help and with Senator Steven's help, you were able to get back some money, a small amount.

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Aug 21, 2009

We should be the world's leaders. Alaska should lead this parade.

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Aug 21, 2009

We indicated that this was the perfect place to do it.

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Aug 21, 2009

Shame on us. It's because we're addicted to oil in one arm, and we're addicted to greed that somehow we have convinced people that we can't do it.

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