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.

Quotes by year · 1994–20171,881 total · peak 2013 (442)

Mar 21, 2016

There is money there. It hasn't even been distributed.

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Mar 21, 2016

But they are telling me it is hard sometimes to make a case. These are murderers, and we can't stop them.

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Mar 21, 2016

By the time we get to treatment, it is way too late, and it is kind of sad.

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Mar 21, 2016

These are cartels. They are organized.

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Mar 21, 2016

It is killing our youth.

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Mar 21, 2016

Fifteen people in the United States have died from drug overdoses, three of them from heroin.

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Mar 21, 2016

Treatment is essential, but treatment is at the end of the line.

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Mar 21, 2016

Heroin is a serial killer in our community, and so few people recognize it for that.

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Mar 21, 2016

Our job is protecting the citizens of the United States, primarily national defense.

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Mar 21, 2016

The Obama Administration, unfortunately, I believe, has been sending mixed signals about the use of substances such as marijuana, which is one of the gateway drugs.

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Mar 21, 2016

We will lose, guys, a half-a-million people in a decade at the rate we are going, or more.

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Mar 21, 2016

We have got to stop this stuff at our borders.

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