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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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May 8, 2003

That is why we asked the question.

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May 8, 2003

Is there not really enough food being produced worldwide to feed everybody on the production side, and the difficulty is distribution?

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May 8, 2003

We underestimate the importance of a distribution system.

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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.

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May 8, 2003

In talking to meat packers, they say the cow does not care where it is born...

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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...

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May 8, 2003

I want the FDA to be on the side of consumers.

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May 8, 2003

Making it impenetrable for the non-informed to have any idea as to what you are doing.

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May 7, 2003

I believe that the stock market does in fact, as I said in my opening comment, reflect real value.

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May 7, 2003

It is my conviction and experience that the market always gets it right.

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May 7, 2003

Around here, we spend a lot of time talking about the markets, and particularly about the Dow...

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Apr 2, 2003

This is an interesting picture that you have painted for us here this morning.

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Apr 2, 2003

I ask myself how much can the Government do about it.

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Apr 2, 2003

I think there is a lesson there that I do not know what Government can do about.

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Mar 27, 2003

The State that has the largest percentage of its Reserves called up is the State of Utah.

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Mar 27, 2003

I am glad you are pursuing the Russian project, because that is one that is near and dear to Senator Stevens' heart.

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Mar 27, 2003

Because from a terrorist point of view, the Capitol campus is the number one target in the world.

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Mar 20, 2003

I have to say to Senator Dorgan, he says you get a prairie dog and as soon as you get one you get a whole bunch.

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Mar 20, 2003

In our State the problem with the bark beetle are all of the lawsuits that get filed.

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Mar 20, 2003

Well, they are endangered because the attitude in the local community is the three-S solution: shoot, shovel, and shut up.

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Mar 5, 2003

Finally, on security issues, so far the Bureau has treated security costs as non-reimbursable. Do you intend to continue to do that?

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Mar 5, 2003

So take the opportunity to ask for a little money out of the----

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Mar 5, 2003

What did you do in the Bureau when the Department of Homeland Security raised the threat level?

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Mar 5, 2003

And now you come to the place where you get beat up.

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Mar 5, 2003

I want to specifically recognize Ron Johnston.

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