Jun 30, 2005
I suggest the next speaker be the Senator from North Dakota and as soon as the Senator from Nevada arrives, he follows the Senator from North Dakota, if he is here on time.
Max Baucus
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Max Baucus is a former U.S. Senator from Montana, serving from 1978 to 2014. A member of the Democratic Party, Baucus was known for his work on health care reform and tax policy. He played a significant role in the passage of the Affordable Care Act and was a key advocate for various economic initiatives during his tenure. Baucus also served as the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, where he influenced legislation related to taxation and trade. After leaving the Senate, he was appointed as the U.S. Ambassador to China, where he focused on strengthening U.S.-China relations.
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Jun 30, 2005
I add that to the request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Will the Senator from Montana state where he would like that placed in the order.
Jun 30, 2005
That would be after Ensign and before myself. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection to the modified request? Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Colorado. ____________________
Jun 30, 2005
Yes, 10 and 10. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Florida.
Jun 30, 2005
I have a rough understanding that Senator Dorgan will speak next. He is not here. I suggest the absence of a quorum and ask consent that it be charged equally against both sides. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…
Jun 30, 2005
under the order the Senator from New Jersey is recognized next for 10 minutes. I ask unanimous consent he be given an additional 5 minutes, total of 15, and the time to be taken out of the time allocated to Senator Dorgan. The PRESIDING…
Jun 30, 2005
I make that request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. McCAIN. I thank my friend from Montana. The Senator from North Dakota just stated, Who pays? I wonder, who pays when my wife goes to the supermarket and…
Jun 30, 2005
Does the Senator want more time? We can certainly find it. Mr. McCAIN. I may ask for an additional 5.
Jun 30, 2005
in a narrow sense, the Senate today is considering the free-trade agreement with five Central American countries and the Dominican Republic, but in a larger sense, the Senate is debating how the United States can remain competitive. In a…
Jun 30, 2005
I do not know that it matters, Mr. President. For the sake of moving along, we will stick with what we have. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Under the order, the Senator from South Carolina is recognized for 15…
Jun 30, 2005
I modify the request: 20 minutes to the Senator from Massachusetts taken from the time of the Senator from North Dakota; when he has finished, 5 minutes to the Senator from Vermont, that time to be taken off the time allocated to the…
Jun 30, 2005
I do not see Senator Graham here. I ask unanimous consent that the order be vitiated, and I will yield to him when he arrives. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Montana is recognized.
Jun 30, 2005
How much time does he have? The PRESIDENT pro tempore. He has 7 hours 54 minutes.
Jun 29, 2005
I must respond to that gracious statement by my good friend from Iowa. No member of this body can be more blessed to have a partner to work with in such cooperation and good spirit than I. I am lucky--more importantly the Senate is…
Jun 29, 2005
I rise today to join Senator ENZI in introducing the Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act of 2005. We have debated the medical liability issue in this chamber for years now. But the Senate has failed to take action to make the situation…
Jun 29, 2005
virtually everyone supports tax simplification. But for some reason, it is awfully hard to accomplish. Today, I am pleased to join my friend and colleague from Mississippi, Senator Lott, in introducing tax legislation that is…
Jun 29, 2005
President, I wish to explain my climate change votes. This is an important debate, and I appreciate the efforts of my colleagues to contribute substantively to our understanding of the issue and to offer solutions. First, let me be clear…
Jun 27, 2005
in the book of Isaiah, the prophet wrote, ``[M]y people have gone into captivity, because they have no knowledge.'' Francis Bacon wrote, ``Knowledge itself is power.'' And when H.G. Wells summed up his history of the world, he concluded…
Jun 24, 2005
a little less than 2500 years ago, in Athens, Pericles the king looked out from the Acropolis. In the bay beyond the port city, he saw some of Athens's 200 ships, which brought peace, commerce, and Athenian pottery to a free-trade area of…
Jun 23, 2005
I believe we should, and I believe we will. I am confident that the clean diesel credit will get very careful consideration by the Senate conferees.
Jun 23, 2005
today I introduce the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms Reorganization Act. The Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms program assists hundreds of mostly small and medium-sized manufacturing and agricultural companies in Montana and…
Jun 23, 2005
today I introduce the Trade Adjustment Assistance Equity for Service Workers Act. Frankly, I am disappointed to be here introducing this bill yet again. Just last week, the substance of the bill was adopted by a majority of members of the…
Jun 23, 2005
First, let me compliment my friend for his thoughtful discussion of this issue. The Senator from Delaware has obviously done a fair amount of homework on automotive technology, and I appreciate his insights on the benefits of clean diesel…
Jun 22, 2005
on rollcall No. 149 I voted ``nay'' but intended to vote ``yea.'' I ask unanimous consent that my vote be changed, as it will not affect the outcome. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The foregoing tally has been…
Jun 20, 2005
I strongly support the Finance Committee's energy tax language. Why are the incentives proposed in this language so important? First and foremost, they are important because of the energy challenges facing the Nation. Energy is critical to…
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