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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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Mar 29, 2011

It is also a national security issue as well.

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Mar 29, 2011

I am not too sure there are any direct flights from Weskan to anywhere.

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Mar 29, 2011

We are extremely fortunate to have on today's panel Stan Townsend, who is a producer from Weskan, Kansas.

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Mar 29, 2011

I think basically Mr. Dale said he needs more money.

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Mar 29, 2011

Madam Chairwoman, I am out of time. I would like a third-round if it is possible but I would certainly yield to you at this particular time.

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Mar 29, 2011

It is obvious we still have some issues in the way of making this technologically commercial and viable.

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Mar 2, 2011

I agree with Commissioner Sommers that the CFTC should quantify the costs of its proposal.

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Mar 2, 2011

If Senator Johanns is Chicken Little, I am Rooster Big.

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Mar 2, 2011

What you need is an economist with one arm so he cannot say, 'On the other hand.'

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Mar 2, 2011

I would have preferred a more measured approach than what was passed, but I am optimistic that the regulators... have sufficient discretion.

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Mar 2, 2011

I just think that numbers of economists sort of boggle my mind.

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Mar 2, 2011

Unfortunately, his Executive order does not apply either to the SEC or the CFTC.

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