May 8, 2003
I am sure it will come as no surprise to you that since assuming this position, I have heard from a lot of folks about MDUFMA, the Medical Device User Fee.
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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May 8, 2003
If we should amend the law to allow self-certification, do you think that would be adequate to achieve the goals that we are looking for here?
May 8, 2003
It would be probably difficult. If I was a retailer, I would be very cautious in accepting that.
May 8, 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.
May 8, 2003
The subcommittee will come to order. I apologize to our witnesses and to those who have come to hear them for the fact that we are a bit late.
May 8, 2003
In talking to meat packers, they say the cow does not care where it is born...
May 8, 2003
It seems to me penny wise and pound foolish if we say, okay, we are halfway there and now we are going to cut the funding.
May 8, 2003
This is the perfect research project. The issue is too important and the solution can never be found.
May 8, 2003
In your 2004 budget request for ARS you assume the elimination of $132.7 million worth or research projects around the country...
May 8, 2003
Is there any coincidence or coordination between the fact that Chairman of this subcommittee is no longer from Mississippi?
May 8, 2003
Thank you. I am just reminded that in Utah we get more grants than loans, so if the grants are cut off, we have a real problem, and I would appreciate it if you would pay a little attention to the problem.
May 8, 2003
Your budget proposes to reduce the Water and Waste Disposal Grant program by approximately $245 million.
May 8, 2003
These are the counties with the highest percentage of people living below the poverty line.
May 8, 2003
How can we make sure that the counties in this kind of a situation will be able to maintain safe drinking water?
May 8, 2003
There is a constant day-in and day-out sense of the overwhelming presence of the Federal Government.
May 8, 2003
As far as the information that I have available to me shows, there is no humanitarian crisis.
May 8, 2003
I would very much appreciate it if you would sit down with Secretary Veneman and consider all of the issues confronting the lamb industry.
May 8, 2003
I have come down from the lofty area of talking about the overall economic circumstance to taking care of my own constituents.
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