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Matt Salmon

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Quotes by year · 19952016287 total · peak 2016 (73)
1995: 9 quotes1996: 12 quotes1997: 8 quotes1998: 7 quotes1999: 22 quotes2000: 7 quotes2013: 52 quotes2014: 50 quotes2015: 47 quotes2016: 73 quotes
Dec 1, 2015

I think there has to be a plan B. This is too important to not have a plan B.

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Dec 1, 2015

I applaud him for what he said about the rules of the road in maritime space in the South China Sea.

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Nov 16, 2015

I want to go on the record agreeing wholeheartedly with Mr. Engel that Carly Fiorina could make a great President of the United States.

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Nov 2, 2015

I thank Chairman Ed Royce for bringing this important measure to the floor today and for being a constant champion of the people of Taiwan. I was able to go on a trip with the chairman to Taiwan, and I think that he is as close to royalty…

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Oct 21, 2015

After Palestinian President Abbas encouraged protestors to protect Jerusalem and blessed every drop of blood that has been spilled for Jerusalem as blood spilled for Allah, it is critical that Congress speaks with a firm voice.

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Oct 21, 2015

It is critical that Congress go on the record to oppose the PA's blatant incitement of violence in Israel and it is unacceptable and we can't remain silent.

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Oct 20, 2015

We have got to shine a light on this kind of thing if it is going to be fixed.

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Oct 20, 2015

I would like to know on what will we base our assessment about whether this election is credible, transparent and inclusive?

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Oct 20, 2015

I don't think that Burma can try to tout to the world that they really have reformed and that they are a true democracy until the most popular political figure in the country, Aung San Suu Kyi, is eligible to lead that country.

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Oct 7, 2015

I am very pleased to be able to stand up here today and welcome President Park Geun-hye next week coming to Washington, D.C., because the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea has been one of the linchpin of peace…

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Oct 6, 2015

I believed at that time that by more constructively engaging economically with China...some day some of the things that vexed us the most would change.

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Jul 27, 2015

I mean, I think anybody that is naive enough to believe that they were actually creating this nuclear program for peaceful purposes deserves the award of the month or the award of the year.

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Jul 27, 2015

I can't be so sure. The deal could put Iran on a path toward developing a nuclear bomb within 10 short years.

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Jul 27, 2015

If you liked Oil-for-Food, you will love the U.N. procurement, the P5+1 procurement channel for Iran's nuclear program.

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Jul 27, 2015

I would submit that Iran is not a normal country. In fact, Iran is a terrorist state under heavy international sanctions.

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Jul 23, 2015

I would like to thank my colleague Duncan Hunter for working with me in crafting this important piece of legislation. As the coauthor of this bill, I am very proud to see the House taking action on this front. I also want to thank…

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Jul 14, 2015

Our presence as a Pacific power is amplified and underpinned by strong alliances.

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Jul 13, 2015

I cannot and I will not support this deal. Iran has proven time and time again it can't be trusted to meet international obligations and agreements.

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Jul 13, 2015

I believe this administration is naive to suggest that the hundreds of billions of dollars Iran will gain access through this agreement will not be used to continue the proliferation of terrorism across the globe.

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Jul 13, 2015

this agreement will ensure that the Islamic Republic of Iran will not develop a nuclear weapon, in reality it puts them on a path toward legitimately developing and possessing a nuclear bomb in just 10 years.

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Jul 13, 2015

I cannot support this deal at all and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Jul 8, 2015

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona will be postponed. Amendment No. 48 Offered by Mr. Polis The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

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Jul 8, 2015

I take serious umbrage with the arrogance that purveys this city in that we are the font of all knowledge. In fact, I lovingly joke with my constituents when I go back and say, ``I am from Washington, D.C., and I am here to help you.'' It…

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Jul 8, 2015

I first want to thank Chairman Kline and Representative Rokita of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce for working with me on this important amendment, which is to ensure that parents have more authority and power over their…

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Jul 8, 2015

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 31, line 3, strike ``(3)(B)(ii)(II)'' and insert ``(3)(B)(ii)(II), except that States shall allow the…

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