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.
Jan 27, 2010
the debt right now is threatening our economic recovery in the short term as well as the long term
Jan 27, 2010
I hope is not waiting around for the health care bill, which has a lot of important building blocks in it, to pass.
Jan 27, 2010
History is going to judge us, whether or not we were up to this challenge and whether or not we were true patriots.
Jan 27, 2010
We have doubled the national debt over the last 9 years. We are getting ready to double it again over the next 8 years.
Jan 27, 2010
CBO told us phasing out the favorable tax treatment for health care, employer-based health care, is one of the most important things that needs to be done.
Jan 27, 2010
It is going to take bold strokes to deal with this challenge. It is going to take big ideas and it is going to take political courage.
Jan 27, 2010
Very few Senators dig into as many topics and as in-depth a way as Senator Wyden.
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