Political Quotes

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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May 6, 2014

We need to start holding them accountable.

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Apr 2, 2014

the science is not working. Don't you understand that?

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Apr 2, 2014

Your policies are not working. But they are devastating the human population of California.

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Apr 2, 2014

Just this morning I talked to a representative of Central Valley farmers.

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Apr 2, 2014

Can't you see the--your Fish and Wildlife Service's own numbers on delta smelt population?

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Mar 18, 2014

Are we ever going to solve our water shortage without fundamentally reforming the Endangered Species Act?

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Mar 18, 2014

Water is very good at flowing downhill on its own. It doesn't need our help.

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Mar 18, 2014

Droughts are nature's fault; water shortages are our fault.

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Mar 18, 2014

You would say that relationship is pretty extensive now throughout the State government?

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Mar 18, 2014

It is very difficult to explain to somebody that doesn't understand Ag, doesn't understand water, and doesn't appreciate it.

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