Pete Ricketts
Pete Ricketts is an American politician and businessman who serves as the junior U.S. Senator from Nebraska. A member of the Republican Party, Ricketts previously held the position of Governor of Nebraska from 2015 to 2023. He has been a vocal advocate for conservative policies and has taken a firm stance on foreign affairs, particularly regarding the war in Ukraine, where he emphasizes holding Russia accountable for its aggression.
Born on Aug 19, 1972 (53 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 156,060 | $21,000,000 | 9,901$ |
| Romania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 17,489 | $250,000 | 227$ |
| South Africa | 1 | 5.00 | 0.44% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 263,594 | $350,000 | 1,556$ |
| Totals | 3 | 409,549,032 | 437,143 | $21,600,000 | 11,684$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
Senator Pete Ricketts attended the dinner hosted by President Kagame.
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Romania:
Pete Ricketts mentioned that he was not informed about the details of the peace plan.
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United States:
Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., defended the provision in comments to Politico.
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Bangladesh:
Pete Ricketts emphasized the urgency of passing a bill to counter Beijing's growing influence through arms sales.
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Taiwan:
US Senator Pete Ricketts, a Republican, cosponsored the PORCUPINE Act.
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Hong Kong:
Pete Ricketts is a Republican senator who participated in a war game exercise organized by think tanks.
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Taiwan:
US Senator Pete Ricketts introduced the PORCUPINE Act to expedite arms sales to Taiwan.
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Taiwan:
US Senator Pete Ricketts introduced the PORCUPINE Act to expedite arms sales to Taiwan.
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Taiwan:
Pete Ricketts sponsored a bipartisan bill aimed at boosting liquefied natural gas exports to Taiwan.
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Costa Rica:
Pete Ricketts warned that Costa Rica's reputation as a stable and democratic country is at risk due to international drug trafficking groups.
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