These have been two very different countries, the United States and Iran, for a lot of years where there hasn't been any dialogue or any conversation other than saber rattling.
Ed Perlmutter
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Ed Perlmutter is a Democratic politician who served as a U.S. Representative for Colorado's 7th congressional district from 2007 until 2023. During his time in Congress, he focused on issues such as healthcare, renewable energy, and economic development. Perlmutter was known for his work on the House Financial Services Committee and his advocacy for small businesses and job creation in Colorado. He has been an active voice in promoting policies aimed at improving the lives of his constituents and addressing pressing national issues.
If you worked at Rocky Flats and you're sick, we're going to take care of you.
Should we consider those astronauts that are on a private capsule? Should they be covered by something like this?
It's my opinion, based on your two principles of fidelity and fairness, that we have a responsibility to provide both the medical care that they may need on into the future.
I as a Member of Congress on behalf of the 750,000 people that I represent want to make sure that when you do put your lives at risk that--and your health for who knows how long down the road, we as the United States of America help you…
the International Space Station continues to be a profound investment that pays off for this country every single day.
And, you know, obviously, this is a frontier, but with all frontiers, there's lots of opportunity and there is risk.
You are supposed to be looking out for the good--the best interests of the people within the jurisdiction of your agency.