“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.

Quotes by year · 2001–20255,133 total · peak 2017 (611)
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Mar 14, 2017

Thank you, Senator Thune and Senator Nelson, for your leadership in having this critical section included.

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Mar 14, 2017

Thank you for holding this hearing.

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Mar 13, 2017

If confirmed, I will consult with you, other members of Congress, and Florida growers on your concerns.

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Mar 13, 2017

If confirmed, I will consult with you, other members of Congress, and Florida growers to address these objectives.

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Mar 13, 2017

I recognize the unique seasonality and perishability of fresh fruits and vegetables.

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Mar 9, 2017

I come to the floor with a heavy heart because 10 years ago today, Robert Levinson, a former FBI agent, was detained in Iran on the tourist island of Kish Island in the Persian Gulf. Bob is a very respected, long-time FBI agent who had…

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Mar 8, 2017

I think the jury is out. It is early days? We will have to see if China has changed its view of its willingness to influence KJU.

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Mar 8, 2017

it is unacceptable, and there is a price to pay for doing this.

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Mar 8, 2017

Encroachment of activities incompatible with military test and training operations on our bases and ranges remains a major problem.

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Mar 8, 2017

The vital importance of maintaining this moratorium cannot be overstated.

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Mar 8, 2017

If China does not deter him, there is only one deterrence left, and that is the United States kinetic action.

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Mar 8, 2017

When will it be time to establish a Reserve Marine Special Operations component of SOCOM?

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