Jan 2, 2013
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the period for morning business be extended until 3 p.m. for debate only, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…
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 2, 2013
This is what I said 26 years ago in my candidacy for the Senate: I have concluded that the serious economic problems facing our state can in large measure only be addressed in Washington. It is economic policies decided in our nation's…
Jan 2, 2013
Mr. President, I thank my colleagues. These will be my final remarks to the Senate, and I thought I would share with my colleagues my observations on what has just occurred to put in perspective where I believe we are and where we are…
Dec 18, 2012
Mr. President, I previously filed committee allocations and budgetary aggregates pursuant to section 106 of the Budget Control Act of 2011 and, on June 29, I revised some of those levels pursuant to the Budget Control Act. Today, I am…
Dec 13, 2012
Mr. President, I rise today to honor my colleague from New Mexico, Senator Jeff Bingaman, who is retiring from the Senate at the end of this year. Senator Bingaman has been a strong voice for the people of New Mexico, first as their…
Dec 13, 2012
Mr. President, I also pay tribute to my friend and colleague, Senator Olympia Snowe, who is retiring from the Senate after 18 years of exemplary service representing the people of Maine. Though thousands of miles apart, Maine and North…
Dec 13, 2012
Finally, Mr. President, I am proud today to honor my colleague from Virginia, Jim Webb. In just 6 years in the Senate, he has proven himself to be an agile and independent thinker on both military matters and issues of economic fairness…
Dec 12, 2012
Mr. President, let me add my words of commendation to those of Senator Coats for Senator Lugar. I have often joked with him that he has been my Secretary of State while I have served here in the Senate. We could count on Senator Lugar to…
Dec 12, 2012
Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute and recognize the accomplishments of a colleague and dear friend who will be retiring from the U.S. Senate at the end of the term. Senator Akaka has represented the State of Hawaii with…
Dec 12, 2012
I want to thank Senator Hoeven, my colleague, for his kind words. I have really enjoyed the relationship. I think you can tell we worked together very well, and I hope that serves as an example to others of our colleagues. Even if you are…
Dec 12, 2012
Mr. President, I rise today to honor my colleague, Senator Joe Lieberman, who will be leaving the Senate at the end of this term. Senator Lieberman's long career in public service began in the Connecticut State Senate, where he served for…
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