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John Hickenlooper

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John Wright Hickenlooper is an American politician and businessman currently serving as the junior United States senator from Colorado, a position he has held since January 3, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Hickenlooper previously served as the 42nd governor of Colorado from January 11, 2011, to January 8, 2019. During his tenure as governor, he focused on issues such as health care, job creation, and renewable energy, and he was known for his pragmatic approach to governance.

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Apr 19, 2023

Two years ago, Colorado enacted bipartisan legislation requiring our transmission utilities to join into an organized wholesale market by 2030.

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Apr 19, 2023

We want to promote more carrots, of course.

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Apr 19, 2023

As is often the case with government, it's a question of sticks and carrots.

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Apr 19, 2023

America is waking up to the need for more and better electric transmission, not just to hold costs down for ratepayers, but to maintain the reliable grid.

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Apr 17, 2023

outdoor recreation plays a large role in Colorado's economy.

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Apr 17, 2023

outdoor recreation provides a lot of not only economic benefit to this country, but also a spiritual benefit as well.

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Apr 17, 2023

in many countries, especially Scandinavian countries, they will, the doctor will prescribe, you know, three walks--three one-hour walks a week in forests to help someone's medical condition.

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Mar 23, 2023

It is critical for the safety of everyone on board.

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Mar 23, 2023

I don't mind fees, I just think people--all businesses, but airlines, especially in this context, should be transparent about the fees.

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Mar 23, 2023

Thank you, Madam Chair. I thank all of you for being here and for your service.

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Mar 23, 2023

Thank you, Madam Chair. I thank all of you for being here and for your service.

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Mar 23, 2023

I don't mind fees, I just think people--all businesses, but airlines, especially in this context, should be transparent about the fees.

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Mar 23, 2023

It is critical for the safety of everyone on board.

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Mar 22, 2023

I don't think there is any substitute for that.

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Mar 22, 2023

I think the notion of what the Federal Government did during a time of crisis, where we made, I think a decision baked in wisdom to pursue six different solutions.

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Mar 22, 2023

Have you got any thoughts on how we can harmonize regulations, including between state and federal levels, without making them overly prescriptive?

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Mar 22, 2023

Thank you, Madam Chair. I thank all of you for being here and for your service.

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Mar 22, 2023

The images that we saw from East Palestine were horrific, not just the environmental destruction, but I mean, the homes, community, the lives destructed.

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Mar 22, 2023

I agree completely. I could not be more supportive of that.

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Mar 22, 2023

I don't mind fees, I just think people--all businesses, but airlines, especially in this context, should be transparent about the fees.

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Mar 22, 2023

I worked with Senator Rosen, who was here earlier, and we passed the Cyber Sense Act.

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Mar 22, 2023

I fully expect to see--I am beginning to see more keep the seatbelts fastened, making sure that keep--we exercise more caution going forward.

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