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Tom McClintock

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Thomas Miller McClintock is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 5th congressional district since 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he has been an advocate for limited government and fiscal conservatism throughout his political career. McClintock has focused on issues such as tax reform, environmental policy, and government spending. He previously served in the California State Assembly and as a member of the California State Senate, where he gained recognition for his commitment to conservative principles.

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Jul 23, 2014

Our Constitution is founded on a separation of powers. Congress has the sole authority to make the law, but the President has the sole authority to enforce it.

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Jul 23, 2014

the only solution big enough, is to transfer the BLM and Forest Service lands to the states

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Jul 23, 2014

Should not the law enforcement on these lands be left to local law enforcement agencies?

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Jul 23, 2014

the Federal Government continues to increase its position in every one of these states

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Jul 23, 2014

I think anyone who watched that unfolding fiasco can answer it was completely insane.

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Jul 23, 2014

the Federal Government only controls 25 percent of the land area of the District of Columbia

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Jul 8, 2014

the House did send legislation to the Senate earlier this year and in the prior session to do precisely that.

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Jun 23, 2014

That legislation specifically reinforced state water rights law as it applied to joint Federal and state operation of the Central Valley Project.

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Jun 23, 2014

Both the Forest Service and the EPA failed to consult with the states during the development of these proposals.

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Jun 23, 2014

Mr. Chairman, I do not believe that is what the American people want.

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Jun 23, 2014

Do Americans truly want the Federal Government to decide whether they can remodel their home or landscape their backyard?

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Jun 23, 2014

delay or derail the implementation of this vital, innovative, and broadly supported plan

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