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
This is no way to treat a state, ... We're a sovereign state.
I'm sad to say I've been under really tremendous pressure from my side and from the House side to wind this up, and we have wound it up,
I hope to see if we can get you confirmed before we go home for Christmas.
But I could have told you even then, we all knew, he was a fantastic lawyer, just a fantastic brain and capability, and that's what we need on the court,
He pioneered a new type of access to Alaska lands,
Governor Hammond impacted more lives than any other Alaskan who has ever lived. ... He was a public servant in the deepest sense of the word.
It's an interesting phenomenon, but the first time I had a date with Ann, I double-dated with Bill Rehnquist,
About the A-10s, I'm very upset about that, but the system is declining, ... They have to leave sometime.
The love Ronald and Nancy Reagan shared tests the hearts of people everywhere.
It is important for us to get the facts and avoid speculation.
People who vote against this today are voting against me and I will not forget.
What we have, however, is an issue that has tremendous impact here at home, and we believe that Americans are starting to feel vulnerable, not just from what is going on around the world but right here in the United States.
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.