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Chuck Grassley

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Chuck Grassley is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Iowa, a position he has held since 1981. A member of the Republican Party, Grassley has been influential in various legislative areas, including agriculture, judiciary, and finance. He has served in several key roles, including as the President pro tempore of the United States Senate, making him one of the longest-serving senators in U.S. history. Grassley is known for his commitment to transparency and accountability in government, often emphasizing the importance of oversight in federal agencies.

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Sep 19, 2023

The unsustainable fiscal path and--and we have--got to do something about the Federal debt. And it's growing.

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Sep 19, 2023

Democrats like to claim any government spending they happen to like as an investment.

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Sep 19, 2023

What role did the fact that our pre-pandemic economy was the strongest it's been in years play in the speed of recovery rather than the inflationary policies of this administration?

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Sep 19, 2023

We have a clear majority of Americans disapproving of the President's handling of the economy.

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Sep 19, 2023

I've authored several major tax laws. I've seen the results letting working families and businesses keep more of their hard earned money.

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Sep 19, 2023

Trickle-down economics through tax cuts for the rich is a proven failure.

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Sep 19, 2023

Iowans aren't buying into this proposition that--it's brought prosperity for all, and they're not alone.

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Sep 12, 2023

More is not better. Better is better.

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Sep 12, 2023

Why are we setting wages so low, you're inducing and incentivizing firms to bring in lower paid H-1B workers.

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Sep 12, 2023

What types of costs can government leaders from New York City, Mayor Eric Adams, to small town mayors in Massachusetts expect to face?

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Sep 12, 2023

Before we entertain any increases in these programs, they have to be fixed.

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Sep 12, 2023

When our borders are not secured, I think the sovereignty of any nation is compromised

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Sep 12, 2023

Everything you've said about legal immigration, I want to say that I associate myself with your remarks

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Sep 11, 2023

I've always been a critic of one-size-fits-all government.

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Sep 11, 2023

I'll continue to support efforts preserving the right of parents to determine their kids' education.

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Sep 11, 2023

The Constitution gives this function to the States.

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Sep 11, 2023

As a father of five, I can confidently say, no one knows what's best for a child more than their own parents.

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Sep 11, 2023

The notion that this is a, quote, 'book ban' is misleading, and not truthful.

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Sep 6, 2023

Well, so far I have been lucky enough to keep them open. As far as I know, there is only one that closed in the last 12 months in Iowa.

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Jul 26, 2023

President Biden is on television bragging about his economic performance when Americans can't afford groceries and gasoline.

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Jul 26, 2023

Our nation is over $32 trillion in debt, yet this Committee is holding the 11th hearing on climate change.

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Jul 26, 2023

Americans don't want and can't seem to afford the dramatic shift to expensive electric vehicles.

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Jul 26, 2023

Most people believe that these goals are impossible to meet.

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Jul 26, 2023

As I've said many times, climate change is a topic very worthy of discussion.

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Jul 26, 2023

President Biden is on television bragging about his economic performance when Americans can't afford groceries and gasoline.

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