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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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Nov 13, 2012

I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, again I'd urge my colleagues to pass S. 1956. This does represent an honest effort to find a solution to deal with global emissions. They are a problem. We have tried to work with our…

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Nov 13, 2012

First of all, Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous materials on S. 1956. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the…

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Nov 13, 2012

Might I just inquire as to how much time remains on both sides? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman has 6\1/2\ minutes remaining. There are 11\1/2\ minutes remaining on the other side.

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Nov 13, 2012

I yield myself 2 minutes. Mr. Speaker, I have the greatest respect for Mr. Waxman and his leadership on many issues. Some of them we agree on--we're both art lovers and we both have great wives--but I have to disagree with him on a couple…

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Nov 13, 2012

We don't have any further speakers on our side, and I reserve the balance of my time to close.

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Nov 13, 2012

Thank you so much, Mr. Speaker and my colleagues, and welcome back. The Congress is back in session today, and I guess all people's property and welfare and everything else is now at risk. But I'm pleased to be here to help lessen some of…

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Sep 19, 2012

I think the future in America is going to be more rail, not less rail.

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Sep 19, 2012

We bring in the inspector general. We task him at looking at where there is waste and inefficiency in this agency.

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Sep 19, 2012

It is an efficient, clean energy that otherwise would have people in the roads.

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Sep 19, 2012

I have been trying to put a commuter rail line in since December of 1992 in central Florida...

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Sep 19, 2012

more than $.40 of every dollar that is spent out of the General Fund in the most recent past has been borrowed money.

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Sep 19, 2012

If we are subsidizing tickets by $375, I mean, really. How do we get to a point to where the American taxpayer is not taken to the cleaners here.

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