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John Rice Carter

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John Rice Carter is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 1st congressional district since 2003. A member of the Republican Party, he has focused on issues such as military and veteran affairs, as well as economic development in his district. Carter has been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at supporting local businesses and enhancing the quality of life for his constituents. Throughout his tenure, he has participated in numerous committees and has been an advocate for policies that align with conservative values.

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Apr 10, 2018

As a matter of national security, we should know who is coming in our country and who is not.

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Apr 10, 2018

One of the trips I did that I learned the most from is I volunteered to work as a law clerk in the courtroom of Judge Alia Moses in the Del Rio sector under an assumed name.

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Apr 10, 2018

my heart is in Houston. And I am very, very concerned.

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Apr 10, 2018

I would argue 90--but it is probably 80 percent of all the petroleum we produce in this country is refined.

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Apr 10, 2018

If you are smuggling drugs, your assets can be seized. If you are smuggling human beings, you cannot seize their assets. That is a change that has to be made in the statute.

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Apr 10, 2018

I am very much in favor of increasing this and we will be--I will be raising that issue.

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Apr 10, 2018

It is a magnet that draws these people in and they are being assaulted and murdered as they come to the United States through Mexico.

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Apr 10, 2018

The current structure of our statute and policy is not encouraging good results.

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Apr 10, 2018

I have been working on national security now in Congress for the last 15 years, and in my opinion, it is a waste of money for the National Guard to go to the border.

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Mar 19, 2018

Today, despite this glowing review showcasing exactly why this program is a wonderful investment of our taxpayer dollars, you are proposing the elimination of that program.

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Mar 19, 2018

We are trying very, very hard to change that.

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Mar 19, 2018

These startups and manufacturers often struggle early on.

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