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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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Mar 18, 2013

I look forward to working with Mr. Connolly as we drill deeper into some of the issues of waste, fraud, and abuse, and how we can eliminate some of that unnecessary spending and cost and actually do a better job in a time of sequestration…

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Mar 18, 2013

I am offended by the Secretary of Homeland Security to tell us and the American people that they are going to be subject to her form of torture.

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Mar 18, 2013

We never intended Homeland Security to bloat to this extent.

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Mar 18, 2013

This is one of the most shameful things I have seen any agency do, and you are bloated beyond control.

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Mar 18, 2013

We will spend over $150 trillion over that period of time, just to put the trillion dollars in perspective.

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Mar 18, 2013

Do you know any reason why she shouldn't step down as Secretary when she makes a remark like that?

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Mar 18, 2013

Of course, when you read the sequestration order, you understand that there is not as much discretion to the executive branch as some might think.

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Mar 12, 2013

this Administration has been the least transparent and least responsive to the public and to the Congress.

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Mar 12, 2013

We could save money, we could house our chief law enforcement agency, the FBI, and provide some of this space.

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Mar 12, 2013

Nobody can make a decision or meet a timeline.

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Mar 12, 2013

That would cost quite a bit of money.

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