Occupation: U.S. Representative Birth: June 27, 1959
I think it's unconscionable for a Senator from Massachusetts to come down here and tell the people of Florida what's right for them. It's arrogant an….
With a nation at war against terrorism and our men and women on the front line defending our homeland from abroad, resources need to be prioritized a….
The American flag, Old Glory, standing tall and flying free over American soil for 228 years is the symbol of our beloved country. It is recognized f….
I think one of the first steps - and I'm glad we were able to reach, again, a bipartisan agreement - is an accountability side. People are still shoc….
Reconciliation is a special budget procedure to change entitlement and tax laws. It cannot be filibustered and requires only a simple majority in the….
In our open society, we are inclined to give to the less fortunate for the pure goodness of giving. We open our home to those who are alone on this h….
We need religion as a guide. We need it because we are imperfect. Our government needs the church, because only those humble enough to admit they are….
Neither one of us believe that you can fix the culture from within by just throwing money and people at the system. There has to be a systemic change….
I was in a very deep state of shock after that. I had raised my horse since he was six months old and he was more like a child to me, so I took it ve….
As a strong supporter of our 2nd Amendment rights, I believe tougher enforcement of our nation's existing gun laws must be done before any more laws ….
But recently it seems that each time I vote, I am being asked to compromise my conservative ideals and my commitment to the American taxpayer simply ….
That future depends on the values of self-government, our sense of duty, loyalty, self-confidence and regard for the common good. We are a diverse co….
God gave us cats so that we would have an example of how we treat Him-mainly that we totally ignore Him as we go about our lives, but when we want so….
I think the choice option is critical to give the veteran an opportunity, if they choose to do so, to opt out. We have done that in this particular p….
The democratic process is only as great as the people who participate in it..
I've often argued that oil and gas exploration is a state's rights issue. It is abundantly clear that the State of Florida does not want drilling to ….
The 2004 Election marks the first time in modern political history that Republican voter turnout matched Democratic turnout in a presidential electio….
Far too often we see attention paid to the firearm and not the criminal..
According to the U.S. Census, the most common reason people give for not voting is that they were too busy or had conflicting work or school schedule….
...the facility at Guantanamo Bay is necessary to national security..
I, in fact, have been involved in the construction of and the management of wastewater treatment plants.