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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.

Jan 28, 2009

I personally believe the CBO forecast is overly optimistic.

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Jan 28, 2009

We really have very substantial responsibility to the American people on our collective shoulders.

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Jan 20, 2009

The combination of the retiring baby-boom generation, rising health care costs, and inadequate revenues are projected to explode Federal debt.

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Jan 20, 2009

It is clear that getting our economy moving again will require the passage of an economic recovery package.

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Jan 20, 2009

Our Nation faces really extraordinary short- and long-term fiscal and economic challenges.

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Jan 20, 2009

I believe it is essential that we begin the difficult work of putting our budget back on a sound long-term fiscal course.

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Jan 14, 2009

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.

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Jan 12, 2009

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.

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Jan 12, 2009

the Federal Government's role has shrunk over the past few years.

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Jan 12, 2009

Middle-income families are really stressed.

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Jan 7, 2009

Those who suggest it was not fiscally responsible, I do not think they are very aware of the history.

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