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Michael Capuano

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Mike Capuano is a former U.S. Representative from Massachusetts, serving from 1999 to 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented Massachusetts's 8th congressional district. During his tenure, Capuano was known for his advocacy on issues such as healthcare, education, and civil rights. He served on several committees, including the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where he focused on infrastructure development and public transportation improvements in his district.

Feb 9, 2009

I am a happy, happy guy. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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Feb 9, 2009

I am not interested in private investors making money on the backs of taxpayers.

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Feb 9, 2009

I would much prefer you do, and the reason is, obviously, I believe all you have said thus far.

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Feb 2, 2009

Wouldn't my taxpayers be better served... by having somebody who might understand that maybe they shouldn't be buying jets?

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Feb 2, 2009

I understand, but why would you think that, after having been through what we have been through, that I or anyone in their right mind would want to say, you don't ever have to come back to us again.

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Feb 2, 2009

I realize all the difficulties we have, and we are trying to fix those, and I appreciate your efforts.

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Feb 2, 2009

I voted for the TARP. I am happy I did. I am not happy with everything that has happened with it.

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Feb 2, 2009

I will never vote to give anybody another blank check. It won't happen, ever.

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Nov 18, 2008

My fear is that you're going to take this money and continue the same stupid decisions you've made for 25 years.

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Oct 20, 1999

Mr. Speaker, I submit the following article which appeared in the Melbourne Age on October 20, 1999 for the record and to offer my congratulations to the Boston Demons for their outstanding efforts in winning the 1999 U.S. Australian Rules…

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Sep 17, 1999

Vision rehabilitation services teach seniors who suffer from permanent vision impairment how to continue living independently with this loss.

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