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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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Sep 5, 2017

As rates are filled and not filled by some plans, obviously exiting the marketplace like we have seen in Kansas City, an action that serves absolutely nobody.

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Jul 26, 2017

We learned a great deal today from the nominees.

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Jul 26, 2017

I have received multiple expressions of support for all of our nominees from both the ag and financial market sectors.

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Jul 26, 2017

It is very clear that you have all exhibited that you are qualified to join the CFTC as Commissioners.

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Jul 26, 2017

I am very pleased to be able to support all of you.

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Jul 24, 2017

If there is some nominee coming before this Committee who says crop insurance is constitutional----

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Jul 24, 2017

Thank you so much for taking the time to come and presenting excellent testimony.

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Jul 24, 2017

The true impact of unlimited subsidies to the largest farmers is that it keeps young farmers out.

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Jul 24, 2017

Giving non-farmers subsidies is completely indefensible, especially when we have a $20 trillion debt.

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Jul 24, 2017

What is the harm of supporting a policy that helps young and beginning farmers?

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Jul 24, 2017

I have repeatedly said we must listen to our farmers and ranchers first before writing any kind of a farm bill.

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Jul 24, 2017

the President has assured me, personally, that crop insurance will not be cut, and so I take him at that word

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Jul 18, 2017

I urge a swift confirmation for my friend and proud Kansan, Ajit Pai.

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Jul 18, 2017

It is a great privilege for me to introduce a friend and fellow Kansan, Ajit Pai, for his reappointment to the Federal Communications Commission.

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Jul 12, 2017

I think that also has national security impacts.

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Jul 12, 2017

we must listen to our farmers, ranchers, and growers first

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Jul 12, 2017

We are not in the business of terminating--that is a bad word--with regards to NAFTA.

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Jun 21, 2017

People have different opinions. And they have a lot of ideological opinions as well. But it's time to put that aside and move.

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Jun 14, 2017

We are in dire circumstances, and as you have indicated, we have given and given.

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Jun 14, 2017

I would imagine that it is still there. I hope it is still there, but under Mr. Putin it is a whole different matter.

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Jun 14, 2017

The President proposes and we dispose.

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Jun 14, 2017

We must continue to focus on agriculture research.

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Jun 14, 2017

I am not afraid to say that I believe in science.

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Jun 7, 2017

Bills don't get much better than this!

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