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Dan Benishek

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Dan Benishek is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, serving Michigan's 1st congressional district from 2011 to 2015. A physician by profession, he focused on healthcare issues during his time in office, advocating for reforms and policies aimed at improving access to medical care. Benishek was known for his commitment to veterans' affairs and worked on legislation to support veterans' healthcare and benefits. He was elected to Congress in the 2010 midterm elections, part of the larger Republican wave that year, and served one term before being defeated in the 2014 election.

Quotes by year · 2011–2018381 total · peak 2013 (109)
2011: 10 quotes2012: 16 quotes2013: 109 quotes2014: 104 quotes2015: 78 quotes2016: 62 quotes2018: 2 quotes
Oct 3, 2011

I want every tribe to do well and make a profit, and gaming allows tribes to do that.

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Mar 7, 2011

I don't understand why, if it makes a profit, that we are just not doing it.

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Mar 2, 2011

It's time to expedite permits, open up land and start drilling.

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Mar 2, 2011

People in my district want to be able to enjoy the land. They want access for recreation.

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Jan 19, 2011

Before coming to this House, I have actually been taking care of patients for the last 30 years, and as a surgeon, I work with patients to provide care and earn their trust. The doctor-patient relationship is the very foundation of the…

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Jan 7, 2011

While campaigning this fall, people in northern Michigan made it clear that they are not happy with the government takeover of health care. That's why I'm pleased that one of my first votes in Congress will allow me to keep a promise to my…

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