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John Mica

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John Mica is a former U.S. Representative who served Florida's 7th congressional district from 1993 to 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Mica was known for his work on transportation and infrastructure issues, playing a significant role in shaping policies related to these areas during his tenure. He was also involved in various legislative efforts aimed at improving the economy and supporting local businesses in Florida. Mica's long career in public service included a focus on constituent services and community engagement.

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Dec 5, 2012

I want to see something that shows that we actually have a budget.

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Dec 5, 2012

Now is the time to make that investment for alternatives to congested highways and to simultaneously create jobs.

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Dec 5, 2012

What we need now is vision. What we need now is leadership.

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Dec 5, 2012

If the United States is going to maintain our position of economic leadership, we have to invest in the best infrastructure in the world.

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Dec 5, 2012

We need to do it and get it done not in 30 years, but in a fraction of that time.

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Dec 5, 2012

Can we afford to have something fun? Can we afford to have a luxury right now?

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Dec 5, 2012

I think Congress even took back some of the money that had been appropriated.

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Dec 5, 2012

I remember I phrased it slow speed trains to nowhere, and I got a number of delegation letters...

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Dec 5, 2012

I thank the gentleman for yielding. First, I want to take a moment to thank Mr. LoBiondo for his outstanding leadership of the Coast Guard Committee, and also Mr. Larsen, the ranking member from Washington. I know Frank LoBiondo has a…

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Dec 3, 2012

Mr. Mica. Well, some of the temporary housing assistance we have provided will soon be expiring.

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Dec 3, 2012

I need to thank this committee and the appropriators for fully funding the Disaster Relief Fund in the previous budget.

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Dec 3, 2012

So, again, there appears to be difficulty in past storms.

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