May 16, 2012
I wish to go back to the point my colleagues have made. It is fascinating to me. You did not hear them talk for one moment about the substance of their proposals--not a moment. Did you notice that? I wonder why that would be? I think I…
Kent Conrad
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Kent Conrad is a former United States Senator from North Dakota, serving from 1993 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he was known for his work on fiscal policy and budget issues, particularly as the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee. Throughout his tenure, Conrad advocated for responsible budgeting and was involved in discussions surrounding Social Security and healthcare reform. He played a significant role in shaping policies that impacted both North Dakota and the nation as a whole.
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May 16, 2012
I wish to inform the Senator from New Jersey that Senator Alexander is scheduled to be here at 12:30 or thereabouts, so if the Senator could consume about that amount of time, we can make this all work.
May 16, 2012
And if the Senator completes his statement before then, he can yield back--either way. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Utah.
May 16, 2012
OK. I ask unanimous consent that Senator Harkin speak for 4 minutes and Senator Johnson for 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
May 16, 2012
I thank the Senator for his courtesy. Mr. President, the place we agree is we have a long-term problem for this country that we must address. I attempted to lay before the Budget Committee, and did lay before the Budget Committee, the…
May 16, 2012
This might be a useful time to get another consent. If we can have Senator Harkin for 4 minutes, how much time does Senator Johnson need?
May 16, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that the use of calculators be permitted on the Senate floor during consideration of the motions to proceed to budget resolutions. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
May 16, 2012
this is a consequential discussion today. It is a question of the future economic policy of the United States. That is what we are talking about here today. I just heard the Republican leader say there is no budget. I don't know how to say…
May 16, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on May 16, 2012, at 10 a.m., in room SD 226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing entitled…
May 16, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Children's Health and Environmental Responsibility of the Committee on Environment and Public Works be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 16, 2012, at 10 a.m. in room…
May 16, 2012
we are waiting for a number of Senators who have sought time. They will be coming to the floor and we will hear from them momentarily. Let me say Senator Paul is sincere. One place I agree with him is that the country has to face up to our…
May 16, 2012
I would ask Senator Sessions, if I might, for 2 additional minutes because of the time Senator Leahy consumed?
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