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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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Feb 9, 2014

We want to tell you that you are a breath of fresh air from the West Coast.

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Feb 9, 2014

I wish and hope that someday we can make a commitment to our space program, maybe 1 percent of our budget for 25 years.

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Feb 9, 2014

Mr. Lee, always the protector of the environment with the Audubon Society, and will hopefully go away with a semi-smiling face today.

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Feb 9, 2014

Under the old business model with NASA and the Air Force, we basically choked the Golden Goose to death with red tape and over-regulation, launch fees and other disincentives.

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Feb 9, 2014

My goal would be--we have gone from 18,000 down to 8,000, and I think you have started actually--he didn't take credit for it, the Director didn't, but I think we hit bottom, and now we are employing people using some of these facilities.

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Feb 5, 2014

I come before my colleagues today as someone who comes from a family that at times did not have health care. I think we can do a much better job, and we should do a much better job, helping people get health care. Like some predicted on…

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Feb 4, 2014

This was predicted to be a train wreck. This is a massive train wreck.

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Feb 4, 2014

Millions of people who liked their insurance plan will lose their plan.

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Feb 4, 2014

In 2024, there will be 31 million people still uncovered in a decade. That is sinful.

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Feb 4, 2014

I really have to disagree with him on some of his opening comments.

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Feb 4, 2014

This is sinful that we are spending billions of dollars to set up this mess.

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