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.
We really have very substantial responsibility to the American people on our collective shoulders.
The combination of the retiring baby-boom generation, rising health care costs, and inadequate revenues are projected to explode Federal debt.
It is clear that getting our economy moving again will require the passage of an economic recovery package.
Our Nation faces really extraordinary short- and long-term fiscal and economic challenges.
I believe it is essential that we begin the difficult work of putting our budget back on a sound long-term fiscal course.
I come here today to offer my full backing to President Obama's nomination of Dr. Jamie Morin to serve as the next Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management.
the budget, in my view, speaks to the priorities of our Nation; it speaks to how the Federal Government is going to be a partner in dealing with the problems of our country.
Those who suggest it was not fiscally responsible, I do not think they are very aware of the history.





