Herb Kohl
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Herb Kohl is a former U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, serving from 1989 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he was known for his focus on education, healthcare, and economic development. During his tenure, Kohl was a strong advocate for consumer protection and played a significant role in various legislative efforts aimed at improving the lives of Wisconsin residents. He also served on several Senate committees, including the Appropriations Committee, where he worked on funding for various programs and initiatives.
May 22, 2003
Do you intend to respond to their needs? Particularly now with the outbreak of something like mad cow, we understand how important it is to ensure the safety of our animals in this country.
May 22, 2003
If you are as enthusiastic as you say you are, and I believe that is true, I would like to work with you to see that we get some additional funding, not only to continue with the program but to expand it and grow it.
May 22, 2003
Exporting beef from Canada into the United States is a huge industry up there.
May 21, 2003
I appreciate that. And, finally, I would like you to offer me some response that is somewhat specific to my suggestion that media activities, because they relate to something so central to democracy, deserve more than just an economic…
May 21, 2003
We were pleased last year when the Justice Department decided to block the merger between DirecTV and EchoStar.
May 21, 2003
I respectfully disagree. First, mergers in the media are different because they affect competition in the marketplace of ideas which are so central to our democracy.
May 21, 2003
Only by maintaining diversity in media ownership can we ensure the diverse marketplace of ideas so essential to our democracy.
May 21, 2003
The mission of the Justice Department's Antitrust Division has never been more important.
May 21, 2003
Only aggressive enforcement of our Nation's antitrust laws will ensure that competition flourishes.
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