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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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Apr 17, 2013

We will continue that in my subcommittee, Government Operations. We will begin a series of hearings in May and we will target some operations that transcend just the national security area.

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Apr 17, 2013

Again, there is a new math, new accounting.

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Apr 17, 2013

The insult too is we're wearing Mexican uniforms.

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Apr 17, 2013

I can tell you that it has spun out of control because I helped create it.

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Apr 17, 2013

You hijack an agency like TSA, you turn it into one of the biggest bureaucracies we have ever created.

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Apr 17, 2013

I have no problem with collective bargaining. I think you are screwing the screeners...

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Apr 17, 2013

In the end, the Republic is looking at us, as members of the Congress, and I am sure asking why can't you all get this right.

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Apr 17, 2013

They ignored us in the Transportation Committee for a total of six years.

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Apr 17, 2013

Are you still recruiting people in the Washington area from the tops of pizza boxes?

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Apr 16, 2013

Again, there is a huge disparity between what our committee has found and what the IG says and we are relying on them for overseeing and providing us some of the contract disparity information.

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Apr 16, 2013

I think we are headed for a total meltdown in the postal system.

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Apr 16, 2013

The indebtedness of the United States is reaching $17 trillion. Just a few weeks ago, Europe, the entire world, and Americans shuddered when they saw, in Cyprus, what took place. Imagine going to the bank and having the door closed…

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