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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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Feb 23, 2010

We have to have a goal, as Senators Nelson and Senator Vitter said, we have to have a target, we have to have a plan.

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Feb 23, 2010

I don't think it's any different than the George Bush Administration. I think OMB is running the space program, because it designs the budget.

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Feb 9, 2010

the President of the United States has come forth with a budget for the future of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. I can tell you that, among the aerospace community, it has not been well received. The perception is that…

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Feb 1, 2010

I'm especially proud that both of you reside in my State, in the wonderful area of Tampa.

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Feb 1, 2010

What are your greatest security concerns in Haiti post-earthquake i.e. drug trafficking, gangs, general instability?

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Feb 1, 2010

Secretary McHugh and General Casey, the Army recently withdrew the mobilization for training option for Reserve component soldiers.

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Feb 1, 2010

For the long term, we're going to have to have some kind of international trusteeship.

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Feb 1, 2010

There has to be a holistic approach.

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Feb 1, 2010

General Fraser, are you satisfied that our civilian agencies will pick up the slack on the humanitarian operations--including the security of food distribution--when the U.S. military departs?

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Feb 1, 2010

Secretary McHugh and General Casey, please describe the Grow the Force initiatives that will increase the Army Reserve Forces in Florida and other States.

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Feb 1, 2010

Well, what advice should I give to the head of USAID tomorrow? What questions should I ask in our hearing tomorrow that would get around USAID...

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