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John Moolenaar

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John Robert Moolenaar is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Michigan's 4th congressional district since January 6, 2015. Born on May 8, 1962, Moolenaar has focused on issues such as agriculture, healthcare, and energy during his tenure in Congress. He has been an advocate for policies that support Michigan's economy and has worked on initiatives to improve the quality of life for his constituents.

Quotes by year · 2015–2026146 total · peak 2015 (19)
2015: 19 quotes2016: 13 quotes2017: 10 quotes2018: 5 quotes2019: 16 quotes2020: 7 quotes2021: 12 quotes2022: 12 quotes2023: 18 quotes2024: 14 quotes2025: 12 quotes2026: 8 quotes
Sep 23, 2026

Chinese objections to U.S. arms sales and security cooperation should be rejected out of hand.

huffpost.com
Aug 13, 2026

From allowing violence against anti-China protestors to collaborating with entities linked to the PLA, Harvard has made serious mistakes and must act now to prevent more.

foxnews.com
Jul 17, 2026

Our hospitals are once again treating children, dialysis patients and older residents for the effects of smoke that did not originate anywhere near them.

cbc.ca
Jul 12, 2026

The Justice Department and FBI should investigate vandalism at the [June 4th Memorial Museum] to protect the inalienable rights of the Chinese diaspora seeking freedom in the United States.

scmp.com
Jul 1, 2026

The United States is engaged in a fierce biotechnology competition with the People's Republic of China.

foxnews.com
Feb 9, 2026

Lai and his Apple Daily colleagues are being punished for exposing the truth about the CCP's attacks on the rights of Hong Kongers.

congress.gov
Feb 9, 2026

The sentencing of Jimmy Lai is the latest stain on the human rights record of the Chinese Communist Party.

congress.gov
Oct 26, 2025

I believe it's a very addictive app. China has made a lot of money because of that, but they've also used it in a way that allows you know their information, their propaganda, to be propagated.

cbsnews.com
Oct 26, 2025

I think it's important that we note that it- the law requires a divestment and getting the Chinese Communist Party control away from the app as well as the algorithm.

cbsnews.com
Oct 26, 2025

I think we're sending an important message that we're no longer going to allow drug trafficking coming in and killing American lives.

cbsnews.com
Oct 26, 2025

But the president has set a goal of making this available to the American people, following the law that was passed in a bipartisan way, and I trust that they are doing that.

cbsnews.com
Oct 26, 2025

The Chinese report to the Chinese Communist Party, and they will leverage every advantage they get.

cbsnews.com
Oct 26, 2025

I'm still concerned about it.

cbsnews.com
Oct 26, 2025

As long as the Chinese are involved, I think there's reason for distrust.

cbsnews.com
Sep 24, 2025

China has been utilizing partnerships with U.S. tech companies to build malignant ‘smart cities’ that are used for mass surveillance and human rights abuses against millions of innocent Chinese people.

apnews.com
Aug 17, 2025

Taking a percentage of sales revenue in exchange for a license violates that

thedailybeast.com
Aug 17, 2025

Congress, not the executive branch, has the authority to tax, raise revenue and appropriate funds

thedailybeast.com
Aug 17, 2025

The president’s proposal also raises constitutional concerns

thedailybeast.com
Mar 15, 2025

I do believe that the CCP will try and leverage any opportunity.

nbcnews.com
Jul 9, 2024

I was recorded as NAY but I intended to vote YEA on Roll Call No. 341. ____________________

govinfo.gov
Mar 21, 2024

Again, I would just restate for the Members that we are talking about countries of concern--China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. When we consider that China and the CCP have been flying spy balloons, bribing our servicemembers, poisoning…

govinfo.gov
Mar 19, 2024

Often, housing is provided, and transportation is provided. So in my view, that far exceeds anything that you are comparing it to.

congress.gov
Mar 19, 2024

I guess the question is, could you actually, on your own, pause this increase to give them some time to get back on their feet?

congress.gov
Mar 19, 2024

In my district, it is having a huge effect... people growing fruit and vegetables are affected by this, and they need desperate relief.

congress.gov

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