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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.

May 31, 2010

Our--and our approach, which Senator Conrad touched on here just a minute ago, is a three-part plan...

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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

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

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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

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

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May 31, 2010

Thanks to congressional leadership, we got it passed over a veto. So elections do matter.

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May 31, 2010

I think we've got to have a multipronged approach.

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May 31, 2010

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.

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May 31, 2010

It is imperative that the money not be borrowed. We already have too much debt.

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May 31, 2010

Rural transportation needs are vital to the Nation.

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May 31, 2010

We appreciate, very much, the attributions of Keenan Cooper and the sacrifice, the ultimate sacrifice that he paid for our country.

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