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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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May 7, 2014

I would like to see those transitions come back to the Congress so we would at least have some consequential involvement.

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May 6, 2014

I would change that from concern and frustration and possibly even fear.

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May 6, 2014

I hope more toward October when Kansas State plays Iowa State as opposed to Thanksgiving.

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May 6, 2014

the full Committee should have the opportunity to have a more in-depth discussion and review of the new USDA climate change hubs.

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May 6, 2014

I share their concerns, and I would hope now with the Farm Bill signed into law that at least... the department could focus on delivering farm and food programs, not new regulations.

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Apr 30, 2014

I think I heard you say in your opening comments--and I have written it down here--that you have met 1,500 times with members of Congress on trade.

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Apr 30, 2014

I just am worried a little bit about the majority leader. I hope you can fill his glass. His glass is half empty. Make the glass full if you could, sir.

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Apr 9, 2014

I do not know where we came up with 96 hours. I mean, you could do 120, 72, 48 hours, whatever.

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Apr 9, 2014

I think the companies are making the decision due to the law, but we will get past that.

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Mar 11, 2014

I think this increase would cost jobs.

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Mar 11, 2014

The question is, is a policy that reduces small business jobs a way to benefit the country?

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