“That is now a matter for FIFA.”
“Why is it outrageous as a Democrat to call Platner the piece of shit that he’s always been? I mean, like this isn’t radical ideas here.”
“Because what we’re not going to do is we’re never going to allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon because we know they will use it.”
“You know, I made the math possible for a majority in ’26. The people that pushed that garbage now just made that now more unlikely.”
“Eliminate the penny, plug the nickel, and make some commemorative gold coins nobody can afford.”

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 1, 2004

These actions were absolutely appalling and an embarrassment to our great country, as you have said, Mr. Secretary.

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Mar 1, 2004

I thank you, again, for the opportunity to fly the V-22. It was an experience of a lifetime.

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Mar 1, 2004

Mr. Secretary, I am informed that there are plans to reduce the end strength of the Navy by 7,900 sailors, and another 8,700 sailors over the next 4 years.

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Mar 1, 2004

The first time any one of those KC-135's goes down and one of your people loses a life, I am going to take it to the floor and point it out.

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Mar 1, 2004

I think we ought to look to putting some of the money we have, either this year or in the supplemental at the first of the year, to work to assure that you have got that capability.

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Mar 1, 2004

So why do you not come meet with Senator Inouye and me and let us see what we can do to help you.

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Mar 1, 2004

Failure in this endeavor is not an option for us, as you have stated, Mr. Secretary.

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Mar 1, 2004

We want to go from a coalition in that country to a partnership with Iraq.

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Mar 1, 2004

That was very generous, General, and deserved. Of course, Senator Inouye and I hate to see such young men retire.

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Mar 1, 2004

I would like the committee to have sort of a flow chart on how you decided to disperse the wounded from Afghanistan and Iraq.

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Mar 1, 2004

I have the impression that the worst cases have come to Washington.

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