“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

Political Quotes

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 31, 2010

This is absolutely the best farm bill we've ever had for North Dakota.

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May 31, 2010

Senator Kent Conrad insisted on a new bridge, no ifs, not buts, no ands.

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May 31, 2010

It would be extremely foolish to threaten that food security by losing a farm program in 2012.

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May 31, 2010

Highway 12 provides an important east-west connection to Highway 85 in this corner of North Dakota.

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May 31, 2010

Are we preparing ourselves for the future or are we only going to talk about that?

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May 31, 2010

If we don't get disproportionate funding, there won't be a national network to serve the transportation needs of America.

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May 31, 2010

What is the economic cost of that to our country?

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May 31, 2010

I want to welcome everyone today to the hearing of the Senate Budget Committee.

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May 31, 2010

I look forward to hearing from each of you on the steps that should be taken to address the flooding crisis in the Devils Lake Basin.

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May 31, 2010

I'm so pleased we're in Carrington this morning to focus on 52 and 281, in light of changing circumstances relative to the utilization of these roads principally driven by agriculture.

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May 31, 2010

Thank you for your time and cooperation, Senator Conrad and Committee Members.

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May 31, 2010

Since 1992, all of us know, that Devils Lake has risen nearly 30 feet.

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