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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Mar 19, 2007

Do you have internships for people in college to attract them so they'd be interested to go to graduate school?

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Mar 19, 2007

If this Nation has a problem--the problem is the downward trend of our students who seek graduate education in science, technology, and engineering, which are very difficult areas of study.

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Mar 19, 2007

But what are all of you doing about that?

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Mar 19, 2007

What about post exposure to nuclear. I heard the other day about something that would reduce the after effects of nuclear exposure.

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Mar 19, 2007

I was really--you know we doubled the research money for you in one period that Connie Mack and bipartisan effort.

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Mar 19, 2007

We can't immunize everybody against anything.

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Mar 19, 2007

Are we going to look at a necessity to double it again in the next decade?

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Mar 19, 2007

That was going to be my next question because it just seems with the world wide impact of the terrorist movements that they're going to turn to substances one of these days. Are we prepared for that?

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Feb 28, 2007

But, you know, we have never made it available to the public to express their support, in terms of space bonds.

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