“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

Political Quotes

Bill Nelson

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Bill Nelson is an American politician and attorney who served as a United States Senator from Florida from 2001 to 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented Florida's 9th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 to 2001. Nelson also held the position of Florida's Insurance Commissioner from 1995 to 1999, where he focused on consumer protection and insurance reform.

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Apr 9, 2017

This is a field hearing that is being held by the Senate Committee.

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Apr 5, 2017

Senator Bill Nelson, Fl. has remained a loyal champion since 2001 and the 107th Congress.

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Apr 5, 2017

I am seeking successful passage of S 979, a bill sponsored by Senator Bill Nelson, FL and Senator Susan Collins, ME.

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Apr 4, 2017

while we have a lull in the debate, I want to take an opportunity to talk about healthcare. Since we had an utter inability of the House of Representatives to come together on any kind of healthcare bill, this Senator would suggest that…

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Apr 4, 2017

I have already cast my ``no'' vote with regard to the judge and will so again whenever we get to final passage, but I want to take this opportunity to talk about the chaos that is going on in Venezuela. As if there weren't already enough…

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Apr 4, 2017

I thank the Senator for yielding. Mr. President, deciding whether to confirm a President's nominee for the highest Court in the land is a responsibility I take very seriously. Over the past few weeks, I have met with Judge Gorsuch…

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Apr 3, 2017

today I want to join my friend Susan Collins and talk about why I support the Main Street Fairness Act. I am glad to partner on this bill with the Senator from Maine. The bill does one simple thing: It ensures small businesses don't have…

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Mar 29, 2017

for years, I have been working to make sure that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has reliable tools to forecast hurricanes. Today the Senate will come together on legislation to get us closer to that goal. In May 2016…

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Mar 28, 2017

I agree that the current state of transportation infrastructure needs to be addressed to keep our Nation's economy strong.

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Mar 28, 2017

Senator Nelson made in terms of the quality of skills and leadership coming out of the U.S. military. He is absolutely right.

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Mar 28, 2017

We introduced legislation, the Veterans Skills to Jobs Act, and the Department of Defense now helps service members get these credentials and certifications so that they are qualified to get a job as soon as they leave the military.

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Mar 28, 2017

Intercity passenger rail has an important role to play in our national transportation system, as do transit systems.

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