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I have got to stand up for the people that I represent.

I have read it. I was up until 2 a.m. Reading the entire, every jot and tittle, so it's not in there.

If everything in this country was regulated in an effort to balance wealth and property, we'd be another failed communist State, which is not the principles this Nation was founded on.

This is yet another example of the Federal Government getting involved without seriously evaluating the consequences placed on taxpaying families.

The TVA board has chosen to ignore all of these public officials, in spite of the fact they are voted in by the people and serve the interests of the people.

Very disappointed that, on three different occasions, the defense appropriations bill has been filibustered.

I lean toward transparency. I lean towards wanting to release the video but I also am aware there is an active ongoing investigation.

We actually have a number of groups from our faith community... who are here to be a buffer, to put themselves in between protesters and police and say, 'Let's please be peaceful.'

When I first got on this committee in 2005, we tackled issues related to the PBGC.

Any al-Qaeda or similarly-aligned Sunni extremist group.

ISIL is the preeminent threat in the United States to our homeland security.

But, to quote Donald Rumsfeld, there are the known knowns and the unknown unknowns.

I mean, it's not my money, it's not your money, it's the American taxpayer's money.

The Financial CHOICE Act will help bring about economic growth for all and bailouts for none.

I appreciate taking a look at the situation with Pilgrim's Pride, but what I am hearing from reputable operations in my State is this could actually cause problems for people who are doing it right.

The issue that comes up every single time I meet with these farmers is the uncertainty created by regulations.

I am a former State legislator and I think many of us are, and understanding that need to send that message that these Federal dollars are not to replace your K-12 investment.

There is a disparity that needs to be addressed, and it is especially troubling if we know that in some cases, it is not just equal funding that is equitable, the schools serving communities of concentrated poverty actually need additional…