Our--and our approach, which Senator Conrad touched on here just a minute ago, is a three-part plan...
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.
Thanks to congressional leadership, we got it passed over a veto. So elections do matter.
I disagree with you completely and believe that the testimony just does not reflect the recognition of what's happened, even over the last 17 years.
If we sit idly by because we're contented right now and let this nascent antigovernment movement set the agenda for the next Congress, we'll pay a heavy price in North Dakota.
You've always been a champion for transportation and we do appreciate you coming out here.
Always before, it's been the Southerners at the table when the final farm bill was written.
One of the rules of any Senate hearing is that there be no open expression of approval or disapproval for the testimony of any witness.
This region and North Dakota will be forever changed by the oil play underway.
We did very well by securing 2 dollars, roughly, for every dollar in tax money collected in our State.





