Ricketts Statement on Bipartisan Viewing of Hamas Terror Attack Footage
November 28, 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, released the following statement after viewing uncensored video footage of Hamas’ terror attack against Israel that killed at least 1,200 Israelis and 33 Americans: “Words can only begin to describe just how horrific, ruthless, barbaric, and shockingly inhumane […]
Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours
November 27, 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today,U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours around the state. At Mobile Office Hours, Ricketts’ staff will be on-site to assist Nebraskans with their casework needs. If Nebraskans can’t get an answer in a timely manner or feel they have been treated unfairly, Ricketts and his staff […]
Ricketts Statement on POTUS Saying Conditioning Military Aid to Israel Is “Worthwhile Thought”
November 25, 2023 OMAHA, NE – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), released the following statement in response to President Biden saying putting conditions on U.S. military aid to Israel is a “worthwhile thought,” and that he hopes the cease-fire will last longer than four days: “There is nothing ‘worthwhile’ about the anti-Israel propagandists demanding conditions on aid to […]
Ricketts Comments on Reports White House is “Stalling” Ethanol Expansion
November 24, 2023 OMAHA, NE – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), released the following statement in response to reports the Biden administration is “stalling” ethanol expansion this summer in Midwestern states: “The Biden administration needs to follow the law and keep their commitments for this summer. President Biden has overlooked and underestimated the economic and environmental benefits of […]
Ricketts: “Happy Thanksgiving, Nebraska!”
November 22, 2023 OMAHA, NE – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), released a video message in advance of Thanksgiving tomorrow. Ricketts wished Nebraskans a happy Thanksgiving and highlighted Nebraska’s outstanding community service. Watch the video HERE. Transcript: Senator Ricketts: “Hi, this is Pete Ricketts, Senator for the great state of Nebraska. Thanksgiving provides an opportunity to come together […]
Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours
November 17, 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today,U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours around the state. At Mobile Office Hours, Ricketts’ staff will be on-site to assist Nebraskans with their casework needs. If Nebraskans can’t get an answer in a timely manner or feel they have been treated unfairly, Ricketts and his staff […]
ICYMI: Ricketts on Biden’s Foreign Policy Following Xi Meeting: “It’s All About Appeasement”
November 16, 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, joined News Nation’s Leland Vittert to discuss President Biden’s summit with Chinese Communist Party dictator Xi Jinping. “We’ve seen, you know, a parade of [Biden administration] officials going over to China to try and somehow mend these […]
Ricketts Statement on Government Funding Vote
November 15, 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement after he voted for a Continuing Resolution to fund several federal government agencies through January 19, 2024 and the remainder through February 2, 2024: “Today’s bill keeps the government open and avoids increased Democrat spending. As we look forward to the January and February deadlines […]
Ricketts on Chuck Schumer’s Broken Appropriations Process: “Americans Deserve So Much Better”
November 15, 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) again slammed Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) for refusing to schedule votes on all 12 appropriations bills before the latest government funding deadline. Ricketts has repeatedly called on Schumer to keep the Senate in session five days a week until the appropriations process is completed. Ricketts […]
Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours
November 13, 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today,U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours around the state. At Mobile Office Hours, Ricketts’ staff will be on-site to assist Nebraskans with their casework needs. If Nebraskans can’t get an answer in a timely manner or feel they have been treated unfairly, Ricketts and his staff […]