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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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May 10, 2023

you cannot spin the economy. Everybody knows how the economy is doing in their own lives and trying to gaslight them never works.

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May 10, 2023

government cannot put a dollar into the economy that it first hasn't taken out of that same economy.

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May 10, 2023

if your family is spending itself into debt and you need to ask the bank for an increase in your credit card limit, you damn well better have a serious discussion about what has gotten you into this mess and make a plan to get out of that…

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May 10, 2023

Today, we take the first step at exposing the radical executive overreach of President Biden as we work to reverse course and inject a dose of restraint and reason into America's energy policies.

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May 10, 2023

the term woke is not one of the right, it came from the left. It is a toxic combination of socialism and racism.

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Apr 25, 2023

Compromising on our fundamental rights is not going to keep our children safe, either.

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Apr 25, 2023

That's what Border Patrol Officers have told me when I'm down there--is, if you get them safely home, they said they don't offer refunds.

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Apr 25, 2023

This is inhumane. This is irresponsible, and it only benefits cartels.

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Apr 25, 2023

We created child slavery here in this country.

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Apr 25, 2023

Now, if these children were safely returned to their homes, what would that do to the cartels' business model?

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Apr 25, 2023

I am hopeful that after hearing the testimony of our witnesses our colleagues will rethink their opposition to this long-overdue reform.

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Apr 25, 2023

The moment children are returned home, their business will dry up.

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