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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.
In fact, would not the gentleman view this as a pro-property-rights amendment because we have told so many people out there that we are going to pay for their land, and, if we deprive them of the right to use that land, that is fact that…
Yes. I do not speak, sir, to the south Florida ecosystem. I am talking about the ecosystem of the United States and the investment that we are making. These are so few dollars compared to the whole budget and to the money that is spent on…
I would ask the gentleman, can he explain to me, I have carefully read the bill and the definition of lobbyists on page 14, the provision that exempts those who spend less than 10 percent of their time lobbying and not reporting?
I am here really to speak about unfairness in this resolution and also unfairness in this process. ... what is unfair is the distribution.
It is my understanding this will be the last opportunity in the history of the 103d Congress as far as the House of Representatives is concerned to vote on a balanced budget amendment, this vote that is coming up now, and the gentleman is…
Let us face it. What we have been through the last day is a bunch of smoke and mirrors. This is the vote. All the rest is a diversionary tactic. This is the vote. You either vote on this balanced budget amendment, or there is no balanced…
I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your comments and thank the gentleman for adding his words of support here tonight. It is true that other amendments relating to property rights, relating to unfunded mandates were also ignored in…
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