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Nita Lowey

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Nita M. Lowey was a prominent Democratic politician who served as a U.S. Representative for New York's 17th congressional district from 1999 until 2021. She was the first woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee, a position she held from 2019 to 2021, where she played a crucial role in shaping federal budgetary decisions and funding allocations. Throughout her tenure, Lowey was known for her advocacy on issues such as healthcare, education, and women's rights, and she worked to secure funding for various programs benefiting her constituents and communities across the nation.

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Feb 10, 2015

Can you assure us that a good deal includes the following: dismantling Iran's centrifuge infrastructure...

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Feb 10, 2015

Do you really see any evidence that the regime is seriously interested in giving up its nuclear program and working with the international community?

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Feb 10, 2015

There is simply no way an appropriations process can succeed unless we put in place reasonable allocations.

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Feb 10, 2015

While the United States has a role to play in helping Central America, we cannot and should not do this alone.

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Feb 10, 2015

The United States cannot be the world's policeman. As I have said before, no one nation can or should address today's global challenges alone.

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Feb 10, 2015

I do hope that in our lifetime we can see a two-state solution that is negotiated with both parties and we can see peace in that region of the world.

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Feb 10, 2015

Simply put, we cannot expect the U.N. to perform if we starve it of the resources it requires or if we regard our treaty obligations as optional.

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Feb 10, 2015

What about Russia? What are they really up to?

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Feb 10, 2015

We commend the U.S. military and government agencies who have responded to this crisis, but we must ensure that there has not been unnecessary duplication of effort.

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Feb 10, 2015

I have been concerned that, while we have stemmed the tide, some may think that the outbreak is over.

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Feb 10, 2015

the President submitted a budget, on political assumptions in terms of what is going to pass, in terms of taxes, that are a fantasy.

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Feb 10, 2015

I think that illustrates very much a new day with tribes in this country.

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