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Steve King

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Steve King is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Iowa's 4th congressional district from 2003 to 2021. Known for his conservative views, King was a prominent figure in the House, often advocating for strict immigration policies and fiscal conservatism. He served on several committees during his tenure, including the Judiciary Committee and the Agriculture Committee, where he focused on issues important to his rural constituents. King's tenure was marked by controversy over his remarks on race and immigration, which drew criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.

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Dec 25, 2011

It means more that I actually like all of these candidates, and it is a very difficult decision.

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Dec 25, 2011

I would not have said months ago that was my intention if I didn't think that was also a responsibility that I have.

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Dec 25, 2011

I'm burning up our political capital discussing on whether we're going to be at $28 trillion in national debt in 10 years or $26 trillion.

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Dec 25, 2011

I want to know when that budget will first be balanced, when we'll pay off the first net dollar on our national debt and I'd like to hear about a transformative tax policy.

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Dec 25, 2011

I have not heard yet from a presidential candidate that deep conviction on how to get us out of this impending economic disaster that we're in.

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Dec 25, 2011

I'm willing to compromise to stop that. I look at what he's done with our finances and an extra $1 trillion a year in red ink each year that he's been in office at a minimum.

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Dec 25, 2011

We have to repeal Obamacare. I think all of the presidential candidates on the Republican side have taken the oath to do that.

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Dec 25, 2011

Another four years of Barack Obama and I don't think we will recognize the Constitution in my lifetime again.

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Dec 25, 2011

I just challenge all Iowans, come out to the caucus, make your decision.

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Dec 13, 2011

If my constitutional rights, particularly those Bill of Rights constitutional rights, happen to be violated by a treaty...

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Dec 13, 2011

Where is my protection from hate speech in the Constitution?

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Dec 7, 2011

Do you have a sense, or an estimate, or data on the numbers of Mexicans that have been killed or homicide investigations that have brought about deaths where there have been weapons used that are from Fast and Furious in Mexico?

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Dec 7, 2011

How many Mexicans do you estimate have died because of the weapons that have been sent to Mexico?

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Dec 7, 2011

I will submit that authority only exists to resolve all outstanding Pigford claims and cap them within $100 million.

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Dec 7, 2011

I am convinced of that, but do you anticipate a proportional personal loss?

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Dec 7, 2011

I would just ask that we know that there are negotiations according to your letter that took place between the Department of Justice, the USDA, and representatives of the Black farmers.

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Dec 6, 2011

I think this Administration has taken it as far as any I have seen, at least with regard to immigration.

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Dec 6, 2011

I lack a lot of confidence in what we might do to grant more license for more open borders

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Dec 6, 2011

I don't see any heartburn about that growing number of people here in the United States--or there is a little, I hear a little, but I don't see it being led with that policy.

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Dec 6, 2011

Mr. Heyman, would you be more comfortable if Congress actually granted prosecutorial discretion and defined the difference between visa overstay people according to who is a risk and who isn't?

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Dec 6, 2011

Does the law make that distinction?

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Dec 6, 2011

Do you think it might be a good idea for this Congress to come back and revisit that and perhaps draw that distinction so it would be easier for the prosecutorial discretion appliers to determine between a dangerous and a nondangerous visa…

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Dec 6, 2011

I would like to turn quickly to Mr. Stana and wouldn't want to let you leave this hearing without getting asked one last question before you go off into retirement.

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Dec 5, 2011

I thank you personally and professionally and from the bottom of the hearts of my constituents for holding this hearing today and bringing forward this piece of legislation.

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Dec 5, 2011

So the short answer to your question, was Margaret Sanger a racist with an organic connection to Nazism, the short answer is yes.

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