Ted Stevens
Ted Stevens
Theodore Fulton "Ted" Stevens, Sr. was a United States Senator from Alaska, whose tenure extended from December 24, 1968, until January 3, 2009. He was thus the longest-serving Republican senator in history. He was President pro tempore in the 108th and 109th Congresses from January 3, 2003, to January 3, 2007, and the third senator to hold the title of President pro tempore emeritus...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth18 November 1923
CityIndianapolis, IN
CountryUnited States of America
What we are looking at is when the National Guard should be triggered to come into a state to assist, ... We aren't going to mandate it. We are going to ask for a report as to how it should be done and figure out if it is possible to develop a plan for that.
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is 19 million acres, ... The area set aside for oil and gas exploration is 1.5 million acres. Because of advances in technology, only 2,000 acres of that will be needed for production.
There are not as many women who support the national defense budget now as men. I really think there is a gender gap in the support for the large expenditures that are necessary to modernize the force.
I rise today to discuss the National Intelligence Reform bill. I commend my colleagues in both Houses for their hard work in coming to an agreement. As with any conference, each voice is heard, but none can dominate and compromise must be achieved.
American dependence on foreign oil threatens our national security,
Unfortunately, clinically depressed. I've been told that, because I've just been at this too long, 24 years arguing to get Congress to keep its word. I'm really getting to the point where I'm taking on people even in my own party that do things that I don't think is fair. You get to that point where you're challenging your colleagues -- that's not exactly good. I really am very, very disturbed.
We put restrictions on over-the-air signals. I think we can put restrictions on cable itself.
I am a passive investor. I am not now nor have I been involved in buying and selling properties, negotiating leases or making management decisions.
Catherine and I extend our deepest sympathies to Bill's family,
Luke would have been a big help to us as our captain. That was a big loss.
We need to look into the overall structural relationship between the government and airlines.
It is important for us to get the facts and avoid speculation.
It is an offense, a threat to every person in my state.
The people that did get out from the storm owe their lives to you and your people.