Thomas 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.
Oct 28, 2019
Even if we went to the extreme of banning all plastics in the United States, it would at best affect just 1 percent of plastic pollution in our oceans.
Oct 28, 2019
Single-use plastics, properly disposed of, mean greater convenience and lower prices for American consumers.
Oct 21, 2019
The central premise of PROMESA implies that the people of Puerto Rico are not competent to govern themselves, and I reject that premise categorically.
Oct 21, 2019
Until the people of Puerto Rico take responsibility for their votes, for the officials they have elected, and then set things right, how can they make a case for statehood?
Oct 21, 2019
I was concerned that this breach of faith would cost Puerto Rico access to credit markets at reasonable rates for many years to come.
Oct 21, 2019
Puerto Rico's promise of full faith and credit now means absolutely nothing.
Oct 21, 2019
I opposed PROMESA because I felt it broke the most important promise that a government can make, and that is to put its full faith and credit behind its bonds.
Oct 21, 2019
One thing is certain in a democracy: You are always guaranteed to get the government you vote for.
Oct 21, 2019
Instead, they are fleeing from them. And that is not because of any act of God, that is because of acts of government.
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