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Pat Roberts

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Pat Roberts is a former United States Senator from Kansas, serving from 1997 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he was known for his work on agricultural policy and national security issues during his tenure. Before his time in the Senate, Roberts served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1981 to 1997. Throughout his political career, he focused on issues important to Kansas, including farming and rural development. Roberts was also involved in various committees, including the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, where he played a significant role in shaping agricultural legislation.

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Apr 15, 2015

If you want to know what is in it, you have to pass it first.

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Apr 15, 2015

If we do not get an agreement, the responsibility will fall on this committee.

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Mar 23, 2015

Too often, I hear from my constituents that they feel ruled and not governed.

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Mar 23, 2015

I certainly hope the EPA and this administration listens to the vast majority of stakeholders.

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Mar 18, 2015

my main concern here, regardless of the exact number of new folks with coverage, is whether these individuals actually have access to care.

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Mar 18, 2015

The President told them this law would reduce premiums for the typical family by $2,500.

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Mar 16, 2015

I am pleased you are here representing a company with significant operations in Kansas, where we take pride in the growth and development of our life-science and our bio-tech sectors.

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Mar 16, 2015

let us do what we can do first and get it done.

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Mar 16, 2015

I might point out that if you have crashing waves, you are going to have base erosion.

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Feb 9, 2015

I strongly recommend that, and I thank you for your leadership.

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Feb 9, 2015

I just wanted to thank all of our witnesses today for being here and for all the work you're doing to help keep people safe from vaccine-preventable diseases.

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Feb 9, 2015

I particularly want to thank our chairman, Senator Alexander, for holding this hearing at such an important time.

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