Bill Nelson
Bill Nelson
Clarence William "Bill" Nelson II is an American politician and a member of the Democratic Party who serves as the senior United States Senator from Florida, in office since 2001. Nelson began his career in the Florida House of Representatives, where he served from 1973 to 1979. He then served in the United States House of Representatives from 1979 to 1991. In January 1986, Nelson became the second sitting member of the United States Congress to fly in space. He...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth29 September 1942
CityMiami, FL
CountryUnited States of America
Sometimes we get lost in seeing the entire forest for the particular trees, but I think we need to pull back and see that this threat of radical terrorists is now being directed not only at us in the homeland, but it is being directed at a source of energy upon which the western industrialized world has become dependent.
Do we have a problem in energy? You bet we do, but we can't drill our way out of our problem,
There's no excuse for skimping on national defense when the country is at war. Retiring an aircraft carrier more than a decade early isn't in the best interest of the nation at this time.
That was one of the best wins we've ever had. Going into district play, if we lose, we are going to be in trouble. If we win, we've got a shot at the playoffs. That was a big one.
Who knows what refineries are going to be shut down for some period time, and thus the crisis of what has been $2.50 gas and then $2.70 is going to rocket through $3? ... There is something wrong, up to this point, with the price of gasoline - it is not the supply and demand of the normal marketplace.
more than a leader in preservation in Northeast Florida. She is a recognized leader in preserving land and history in the South.
make sure the administration comes forth with specific goals and benchmarks and timetables as to what can be expected in the way of progress of allowing the Iraqi army to be able to provide their own security.
We will fly again. It's important to us as adventurers and explorers . . . The nation needs a vision.
Too many children are being parked in substandard day care with workers who make little more than a parking attendant.
There's no excuse for skimping on national defense when the country is at war.
It's time we permanently repeal the tax on possessions that people leave to their children.
Voters want to know that elections will be conducted fairly and accurately.
The tragic case of Terri Schiavo in Florida highlights the importance of making our health-care wishes known.
Americans of all ages deserve quality end-of-life medical care.