“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

Political Quotes

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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Jan 7, 2009

I think I agree with Senator Conrad on this.

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Jan 7, 2009

I share the assessment of Senator Conrad and Dr. Johnson that the IMF's forecast for mildly positive global growth is optimistic.

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Jan 7, 2009

We are in crisis. People are sober. There is a sense of community here that often does not exist in the Congress.

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Jan 7, 2009

Now is a good time to address the entitlement issues, which is critical.

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Jan 7, 2009

We face one of the worst budget forecasts I have ever seen.

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Jan 7, 2009

Deficits and debt are a function of the imbalance between spending and revenue.

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Jan 7, 2009

the words of Senator Gregg are wise admonitions, that while we do short-term things to lift the economy, we have got to guard against doing things that would make our long-term circumstance worse.

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Jan 7, 2009

This requires strong action, determined action.

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Jan 7, 2009

62 percent of the outlays is after 2 years.

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Jan 7, 2009

Whatever you do, don't take these properties into Government hands.

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