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Ernest F. Hollings

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Ernest F. Hollings is a former United States Senator from South Carolina, serving from 1966 to 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, Hollings was known for his work on issues such as education, healthcare, and the environment. During his tenure, he played a significant role in the development of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and was a strong advocate for the protection of coastal resources. Hollings also served as the Governor of South Carolina from 1959 to 1963, where he focused on improving the state's infrastructure and education system. His long political career has made him a prominent figure in South Carolina politics.

Quotes by year · 1991–201666 total · peak 2003 (29)
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Sep 22, 2003

That isn't any politics. I can tell you that right now.

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Jul 8, 2003

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate your leadership in scheduling this hearing to revisit issues concerning radio ownership.

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May 21, 2003

Those are--the private companies would still own the rail beds, and we'd be paying for it.

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May 21, 2003

We'll get it before August break?

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May 21, 2003

There's one State that's got $12 billion, and it's working, and it's your State.

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May 21, 2003

with respect to the bill before us, it's entitled the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act, and you call it 'the largest public transportation initiative,' in your testimony.

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May 21, 2003

We need a national plan from the Department of Transportation.

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May 21, 2003

You've got to get the road beds fixed for that.

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May 21, 2003

Do you believe that there ought to be a public passenger-rail service in this country?

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May 21, 2003

The sooner that we can get that, you know how it is, we'll be gone, and another year will pass and then we'll get into next year's election.

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May 21, 2003

Well, at least that submission would give us something to run with.

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May 21, 2003

I know we're going to have the compact between the States.

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May 21, 2003

You just can't pave all of America.

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May 21, 2003

I only wish you and I both had more influence.

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May 21, 2003

We can't get a billion to keep it up and keep it going.

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Mar 27, 2003

We passed a port security bill unanimously, all the--Republican, every Democrat.

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Mar 27, 2003

A lot has been done since 9/11 on homeland security.

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Mar 27, 2003

If we do not have the money forthcoming, what happens is that you have got a correlation problem immediately.

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Mar 27, 2003

We have got to start moving faster and get the money out to the folks, because they are working hard around the clock.

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Mar 5, 2003

The attempt to delay the transfer by insisting on reimbursement for an unauthorized and unneeded economic evaluation is inappropriate.

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Dec 6, 2001

I thank the Committee very, very much.

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Dec 6, 2001

The amount that is in that homeland security is only $50 million, but that will give us a good start to do the planning.

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Dec 6, 2001

It has been on the floor twice now and asked for its consideration, but there has been objection.

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