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Ted Yoho

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Ted Yoho is a former U.S. Representative from Florida, serving in the House from January 3, 2013, to January 3, 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Yoho represented Florida's 3rd congressional district. During his time in office, he was known for his focus on issues such as healthcare, agriculture, and fiscal responsibility. Yoho was also a member of the House Freedom Caucus, which advocates for limited government and conservative principles.

Quotes by year · 2013–20201,670 total · peak 2017 (311)
2013: 108 quotes2014: 137 quotes2015: 298 quotes2016: 165 quotes2017: 311 quotes2018: 271 quotes2019: 282 quotes2020: 98 quotes
Mar 20, 2017

I would think they should know that, that in 72 years, nobody has really tried to invade them.

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Mar 20, 2017

I feel it was a little late, but I am glad it was there.

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Mar 20, 2017

I see that as a false narrative, because even if they get to that stage, the behavior, I don't see changing.

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Mar 20, 2017

If North Korea attains the ability to reach American soil with a nuclear device, our Government will have failed the American people.

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Mar 20, 2017

For 20 years, we have responded to every North Korean provocation with either isolation or inducements to negotiate.

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Mar 20, 2017

The new administration has shown a willingness to embrace new thinking on the North Korea issue.

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Mar 20, 2017

And we are at a point where we can't afford to be weak.

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Mar 20, 2017

U.S. sanctions against North Korea have been very, very weak, both in degree and kind.

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Mar 20, 2017

How do you get the rest of the world to buy into that and say we need you at the table to do this?

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Mar 20, 2017

We can try to wean away North Korea's business partners.

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Mar 20, 2017

North Korea's nuclear program has never been a bigger threat, and we need to respond with all the tools at our disposal.

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Mar 15, 2017

I want to get away from foreign aid; I want to go to aid, not--I want to go to trade, not aid.

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Mar 15, 2017

Electrify Africa is bringing power to the African people, and when you empower the people the people will change the government the way they need to.

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Mar 15, 2017

The small but cost-effective investments we make in the international affairs budget help advance U.S. national security interests at home and abroad.

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Mar 15, 2017

Ninety-five percent of the world's customers live outside of our borders.

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Mar 15, 2017

I believe strongly that we cannot balance the federal budget on discretionary spending alone.

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Mar 15, 2017

Completely slashing the 150 account will not address our debt crisis; it will only hinder America's foreign trade, security, and potentially increase the likelihood of future troubles.

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Mar 15, 2017

I am a guy that came up here to get rid of foreign aid.

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Mar 9, 2017

I thank Dr. Carter. I appreciate his being here. The effort he has put in, working diligently to help us right this wrong that has been instilled upon the American people. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Rodney…

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Mar 8, 2017

I just want to be so secure that it doesn't matter because we are putting out the truth.

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Mar 8, 2017

I think we should have missile defense systems in the countries and our allies that want to partner up with us.

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Mar 8, 2017

Whether it is Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, or ISIS, or other entity, the attacks will continue because those nations and organizations they don't like us or our principles of freedoms and liberty.

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Mar 8, 2017

We are going to win this. You look at the principles of this country: Freedom and liberty.

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Mar 8, 2017

I do. But where I have doubts is the ability of other countries to hack into us.

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Mar 8, 2017

I think their goal was to create chaos.

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