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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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May 27, 2009

we've got to insist that the next highway bill be paid for, and there is that gap.

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May 26, 2009

Yes, well, that is exactly the issue. And I think, in the interest of everybody having kind of the full information before them, this is going to be a key question for all of us going forward.

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May 26, 2009

And Congressman Peterson, I will tell you, you could not have a better partner in a fight than Collin Peterson.

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May 26, 2009

We just could not be more fortunate, and we thank you for your leadership, Senator Dorgan.

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May 26, 2009

The eyes of the Nation were on North Dakota and Minnesota at those moments, and the people of this country were impressed.

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May 26, 2009

Fargo needs room to grow. Fargo's natural path, one of the significant paths is south.

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May 26, 2009

Unless we are able to form a local consensus, there is virtually no chance that we will secure Federal funding.

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May 26, 2009

We cannot rest until temporary flood protection is a thing of the past.

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May 26, 2009

Without that consensus, there is simply very little chance of Federal funding.

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May 26, 2009

I just want to make clear, from my perspective, that this is what occurred after 1997.

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