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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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Sep 15, 2010

It just makes common sense to release more water.

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Sep 15, 2010

We need action and it is absolutely imperative that it be done in the interest of everyone, those in the basin, those downstream.

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Sep 15, 2010

I believe it is so critical for us at this juncture in history to join together as Republicans and Democrats.

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Sep 15, 2010

This debt is such a serious problem.

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Sep 15, 2010

Revenue is the lowest it has been as a share of our gross domestic product in 60 years.

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Aug 16, 2010

if there is an uncontrolled release out of the east end of Devils Lake, everybody suffers.

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Aug 5, 2010

I rise today to express my support for the confirmation of Elena Kagan to serve as the next Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Having carefully examined her record, monitored her confirmation hearings, and personally met with her…

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Aug 2, 2010

The good news, though, is we do not face imminent fiscal crisis.

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Aug 2, 2010

I think as discussed by Congress, in any way a contingent liability, the damage to the Government budget that would arise from a future financial crisis.

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Aug 2, 2010

the largest effect would arise from a temporary increase in aid to the unemployed.

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Aug 2, 2010

I see the beginnings of a bipartisan consensus at the technical level on tax reform issues.

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Aug 2, 2010

The days of what I like to call the 'Field of Dreams' strategy are over.

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