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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.

May 18, 2010

Mr. Speaker, first of all, I want to thank Mr. Rooney for introducing this resolution. I urge my colleagues to support the resolution. I thank you for remembering today the missing children's law that was passed some 28 years ago. It's…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-18
Apr 28, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Petri, our ranking member on the Aviation Subcommittee, for yielding me this time. I am pleased also to recognize the fine work of the current chair of the Aviation Subcommittee, Mr. Costello and our chair of the…

Congressional Record · 2010-04-28
Apr 15, 2010

Mr. Chairman, I rise to claim time in opposition, although I am not opposed to the amendment. The CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

Congressional Record · 2010-04-15
Apr 15, 2010

I think we've reached a bipartisan accord. I support the gentlewoman from Maine and also the gentleman from Texas who have offered this amendment. I did not have an opportunity, Mr. Chairman, to speak during the general debate. I was…

Congressional Record · 2010-04-15
Apr 15, 2010

Mr. Chairman and my colleagues, I have been married for 38 years. I have a wonderful wife. I fell in love with her almost at first sight. We have been together for three, almost four decades. Probably the one I spend the most time with…

Congressional Record · 2010-04-15
Mar 25, 2010

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Petri has done a great job as our Republican leader of the Aviation Subcommittee. I admire his work. Mr. Costello, who chairs that committee, Mr. Oberstar, the former Chair of that subcommittee…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-25
Mar 25, 2010

To that point, I did say I would be willing to cast, if it came to one vote, a vote to move this process forward, because I have always tried to work in a bipartisan manner, and I appreciate the manner in which, Mr. Speaker, both Mr…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-25
Mar 25, 2010

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, my colleagues in the House, I rise in strong opposition to this closed rule to consider FAA reauthorization legislation. Quite frankly, Mr. Speaker, I am disgusted with this whole process at…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-25
Mar 24, 2010

Yes. I wish I didn't have that honor. But as the gentleman who just spoke is now our chairman, was the chairman of the Aviation Subcommittee when I came to Congress, and I met him first in 1993, he knows the importance of getting this…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-24
Mar 24, 2010

Thank you for yielding. Madam Speaker and my colleagues, if everyone isn't totally confused by what's going on with the FAA legislation, it will be a miracle, but let me just try to take, for a moment, Madam Speaker and my colleagues, a…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-24

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