Political Quotes

John Mica

The Public Record

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.

Quotes by year · 199420171,881 total · peak 2013 (442)
1994: 21 quotes1999: 2 quotes2004: 2 quotes2005: 1 quote2009: 70 quotes2010: 35 quotes2011: 182 quotes2012: 351 quotes2013: 442 quotes2014: 281 quotes2015: 220 quotes2016: 271 quotes2017: 3 quotes
Aug 1, 2012

Well, I tell you, this is extremely frustrating. I may be in the weeds, but if you don't get in the weeds, you know, the country is going to go down the tubes.

congress.gov
Aug 1, 2012

There has to be a better way. And every agency, every operation of Government that we are involved with, we have got to do a better job in being a responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars.

congress.gov
Aug 1, 2012

What is disturbing is, the last report, you recommended that they get out of the cash business.

congress.gov
Aug 1, 2012

I think, you know, in a time when we are running multitrillion-dollar deficits that we have got to look at every activity of Government.

congress.gov
Jul 31, 2012

we will convene additional hearings here when we come back in September, and I invite Members to participate in the field hearings that are scheduled.

congress.gov
Jul 31, 2012

I am sorry you got the short straw today and you are down the totem pole and fairly new and the others have ducked and either hidden for cover.

congress.gov
Jul 31, 2012

$104,000 for a 1-day conference. I mean, I am in the wrong--there are a lot of people in the wrong business out there.

congress.gov
Jul 31, 2012

It is amazing. I am not an attorney, Mr. Miller, but the way you ask the question and the response you get from the agency is when they tell us and we ask a question, how much in bonuses, I guess you can skew or respond in a different…

congress.gov
Jul 31, 2012

the Administration feels that they can bypass Congress, breaking three different laws written in statute.

congress.gov
Jul 31, 2012

I think the question the taxpayer wants answered is: Why? Why are these agencies ignoring the President of the United States?

congress.gov
Jul 31, 2012

I hope there will be lots of inquiries and discipline to those that have thought that they could just move ahead without any punitive action or any repercussions.

congress.gov

Politicians like John Mica