“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

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Gus Bilirakis

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Gus Michael Bilirakis is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Florida's 12th congressional district since January 4, 2007. A member of the Republican Party, Bilirakis has focused on issues such as healthcare, veterans' affairs, and economic development throughout his tenure. He has been involved in various legislative initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for his constituents and addressing national concerns. Bilirakis has also served on several committees, contributing to discussions on critical policy matters.

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Sep 12, 2011

According to the Homeland Security Department's numbers, more than 7,300 foreign students have left school early for various reasons but illegally remain in the United States.

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Sep 12, 2011

If you could get that information to me, I would really appreciate it very much.

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Sep 12, 2011

Can you please provide this committee with a progress report regarding the updated MOU between DHS and State?

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Sep 8, 2011

While working in Florida during August, I hosted two small business roundtables because I wanted to hear from my constituents on how the Federal Government can best help the small business community. Their message was loud and clear…

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Jul 19, 2011

Today the House will vote to enact a Cut, Cap, and Balance plan to put an end to the spending-driven debt that has crippled our economy. There has been a lot of talk about getting our fiscal house in order. While some in Washington would…

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Jul 7, 2011

Would you please discuss what each of your offices will be doing to ensure the success of this test?

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Jul 7, 2011

I think it is great. It is wonderful. But the thing is we have to get the word out and educate the people. It is so important to save the lives.

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Jul 7, 2011

In my opinion, that is unacceptable.

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Jul 6, 2011

the Federal Government appears, at best, indifferent to the concerns of America's job creators

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Jul 6, 2011

Our veterans are being taken advantage of.

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Jul 6, 2011

Twenty or more years of service in the reserve forces and eligibility for reserve retired pay should be sufficient qualifying service for full Veteran status under the law.

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