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Bob Bennett

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Bob Bennett is a former Republican U.S. Senator from Utah, who served from 1993 to 2011. He was the first Utah senator to be elected to three consecutive terms. During his time in office, Bennett was known for his moderate stance on various issues, including healthcare and fiscal responsibility. He played a significant role in the Senate Appropriations Committee and was involved in efforts to reform the U.S. healthcare system. Bennett was defeated in the 2010 Republican primary, which marked the end of his political career in the Senate. He has remained active in political discussions and has contributed to various policy initiatives since leaving office.

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Sep 22, 2003

We do not want another Haiti in Iraq.

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Sep 22, 2003

The boys will be home by Christmas.

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Sep 22, 2003

We cannot afford to wait 3 years to deal with the economic and infrastructure reconstruction of Iraq.

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Sep 22, 2003

The first one who told us that we had to act militarily or we would be in danger of attacks on Americans was Madeleine Albright.

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Sep 9, 2003

I assume, when you go to jail, you are also removed from the board.

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Sep 9, 2003

One of the fundamental roles of Congress and this Subcommittee is to provide periodic oversight, and that is why we are here today.

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Sep 9, 2003

Would we see a lowering of the standard that you have just described? Do you think that is going to happen?

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Sep 9, 2003

Okay. Quickly, because my time has expired, but I want to follow up before we have lost the thought.

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Sep 9, 2003

If Secretary Abernathy is right and the law is clear, the law is clear.

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Sep 9, 2003

Regardless of the quality of regulation, there are those who believe that all the housing GSE's should operate under a coordinated regulator with appropriate authority.

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Sep 9, 2003

Looking ahead to the debate as to whether or not they should be allowed to compete directly with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, is that the same level of safety that is required for Fannie and Freddie?

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Sep 9, 2003

Well, let us go back to Senator Bunning's comment, then, when he raised the suggestion that it was potential registration with the SEC that caused Freddie Mac to get in the situation where they restated their earnings.

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Sep 9, 2003

Did you have an option not to register with the SEC?

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May 22, 2003

We can come back to this. I want to pursue this same question on a quick second round because I think Senator Johnson is focusing on one of the most contentious problems we deal with.

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May 22, 2003

You have got to fulfill that, and I will do what I can to try to help----

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May 22, 2003

I think that is gross incompetence.

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May 22, 2003

It is not a time for this country to panic.

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May 22, 2003

Congress made the law. Congress can unmake the law.

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May 22, 2003

You are beginning to sound a little bit like Mr. Greenspan who testified before us yesterday.

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May 22, 2003

this isn't 'beat up on Canada' day, but could you talk about the reimportation of drugs and the safety of drugs

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May 22, 2003

I want to be able to look to USDA as the real expert rather than the bookshelf, where there are dozens of experts shouting for my attention.

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May 22, 2003

Four months is an unforgivable amount of time.

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May 22, 2003

I see. So the retailers probably would not accept self-certification?

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