Nov 17, 2010
I love America but I hate the government. I love the elected members. I've met many of you and love you all and I mean that. That's not patronizing to get your vote. I don't expect your vote.
James Traficant
The Public Record
American politician (1941–2014)
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Dec 19, 2001
While Congress continues to pass airline security measures, pilot licenses are flying to foreign countries faster than bin Laden's been running. Unbelievable, but check this out. My investigation shows the FAA regularly sends pilot…
Dec 13, 2001
Osama bin Laden is holed up in Tora Bora. Reports say that bin Laden is near the precipice of his great demise. The cornerstone of his condominium is crumbling, and they predict he will fall. Think about it. Bin Laden was always one who…
Dec 12, 2001
The school prayer issue is out of control, literally. Students in Pennsylvania were prohibited from handing out Christmas cards. Reports say students in Minnesota were disciplined for having said merry Christmas. Now if that is not enough…
Dec 5, 2001
Congress has bailed out everybody, airlines, insurance companies, even car makers. Chrysler is now owned by Germans. Bailout for almost everyone except America's steel industry, which is dying. Since 1998, 25 American steel companies have…
Nov 29, 2001
As a former athlete, I thought I saw it all. Great celebrations after grand slams and Hail Marys. But this time it has gone too far. News reports say after a game-winning goal at a soccer match in Spain, a player celebrated his teammate…
Nov 28, 2001
Reports say that China is two-timing Uncle Sam big time. With one hand China slaps Uncle Sam on the back and wishes us well in Afghanistan. With the other hand China sells missiles and weapons to Iran and Iraq and continues to funnel…
Nov 15, 2001
A report said China is selling missiles to our enemies. The report said China sold missiles and technology to Iran, Iraq, Libya, Syria, and Pakistan. In addition, China sold nuclear technology to Iran and Pakistan, and it has been…
Nov 14, 2001
Radio France has reported that Iran has opened a new museum, ladies and gentlemen. It is called the Glass Palace. The Glass Palace is a depiction of the September 11 destruction of the World Trade Center. Iran reports said they have this…
Nov 7, 2001
Baseball will eliminate two teams. Some surprise. Tickets average 50 bucks. A program is $10; popcorn, $5; parking, $20. A hot dog and a beer cost about $10 to $12 at most stadiums. Beam me up. The umpire said, ``Play ball,'' not…
Nov 1, 2001
A Taliban commander said, ``China is secretly helping our Taliban government.'' China has united. In addition, news reports say that Pakistan is giving weapons to the Taliban. Pakistan has united. Unbelievable here. China gets $100 billion…
Oct 31, 2001
There are those in America that say that we should stop the bombing of the Taliban during the holy month of Ramadan. I disagree. Hitler did not stop on Yom Kippur, Japan did not stop on Christmas or Easter. In fact, Egypt and Syria…
Oct 25, 2001
Reports persist that there are still a growing number of Arab people opposing their own governments. Now, if this is true, the governments of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan could be toppled, thus destabilizing the entire world. Yet…
Oct 24, 2001
While everyone is choosing their words very carefully, news reports continue to link the Taliban government with China. On Tuesday, September 11, we all know that the Taliban attacked America with one hand; on the same day with the other…
Oct 17, 2001
Reports say there is a growing number of Arab people opposing Uncle Sam, and they are also beginning to oppose their own leaders. If these reports are true, Arab nations are now vulnerable. Egypt and Mubarak may fall. King Fahd in Saudi…
Oct 12, 2001
Yes, our airports do need help; but I want to mention something today, because I believe all the money we spend, all the bills we pass, all the speeches we make, and all our good intentions and all the security at the airport and all the…
Oct 11, 2001
Army at our airports, soldiers on our trains, National Guard in our cities, military everywhere except our borders. Our borders are still wide open. Unbelievable. Terrorists can cross with ease and kill millions of Americans. Beam me up…
Oct 10, 2001
Bombs alone will not stop terrorists. America must pursue a comprehensive strategy, and part of that strategy should support statehood for Palestine. Palestinian children are God's children, too; and until the issue of Palestinian homeland…
Oct 4, 2001
This modification strictly says that shall be a study as to the impact of beef and pork being imported to America and it shall report back to the respective committees on these imports which affect our cattle and pork producers which have…
Oct 4, 2001
After September 11, America turned to prayer. Churches, community groups, colleges, all of America prayed for the victims, their families, and our great Nation. Once again, when in crisis, America turns to prayer and turns to God. Yet…
Oct 3, 2001
It is time to face the facts: we cannot secure our home with our doors unlocked. America's borders are wide open, wide open. The truth is, America remains vulnerable to terrorism. Yet some in this Congress still expect policemen to defeat…
Sep 25, 2001
All around America firefighters, policemen, and rescue workers prove to be heroes. What is troubling though, in Washington State, weeks before the attack, four firefighters died because of red tape and the Endangered Species Act. Officials…
Sep 21, 2001
I would like to offer that Buy American provision with the gentleman. I want to commend the gentleman for the great job he has done; and I also want to commend our ranking member, the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Olver) for his…
Sep 13, 2001
Let us tell it like it is: America gives $60 billion a year to the FBI and CIA for intelligence, and the truth is we learned of every one of these tragedies from Fox News and CNN. Tell me, after all these years, you mean to tell me our…
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