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Tim Murphy

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Tim Murphy is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district from 2003 until 2017. During his time in Congress, Murphy focused on issues such as healthcare, mental health reform, and energy policy. He was known for his work on the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, which aimed to improve mental health services and support for families affected by mental illness. Murphy also served on various committees, including the Energy and Commerce Committee, where he contributed to legislation on health care and energy issues.

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Dec 2, 2014

Well, I just want to say, and Mr. Pallone may be surprised to hear me say this, but there are some government programs that are doing pretty well, and I think in this one, CHIP has got some value, I know in Pennsylvania has a strong…

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Nov 17, 2014

The public is given plans that keep changing from agencies that are paralyzed--led by a czar who isn't ready against a disease that is killing more every day.

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Nov 17, 2014

Our role here is to help define the mission and ensure the policies put forth are straightforward.

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Nov 17, 2014

I want to see a plan that is simple and direct: Prevent Americans from contracting Ebola.

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Nov 17, 2014

We stand ready to work with the administration to keep the American people safe from the Ebola outbreak.

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Nov 17, 2014

Life can only be understood backward, but it must be lived forward.

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Nov 17, 2014

I want to see a plan that is simple and direct.

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Nov 17, 2014

I hope that we can join together to quickly pass the President's budget request.

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Oct 15, 2014

I appreciate Dr. Daniel Varga's statement of honesty that we made mistakes.

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Oct 15, 2014

I think this Congress has to revisit our priorities on making certain that we have the public health infrastructure to be prepared to protect the American people.

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Oct 15, 2014

I understand, but as long as we don't restrict travel and we are not quarantining people and we are not limiting their travel, we still have a risk...

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Oct 15, 2014

The only way we can dispel the fear and hysteria surrounding Ebola is with clear, honest answers teamed with swift, effective action.

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Oct 15, 2014

If resources or authorization is needed to stop Ebola in its tracks, tell us in Congress.

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Oct 15, 2014

We must be clear-eyed and singular in purpose to protect public health.

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Oct 15, 2014

Job one is to put it out completely, and we will not stop until we do.

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Oct 15, 2014

Job One is to put it out completely. We will not stop until we do.

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Oct 15, 2014

There is no greater responsibility for the U.S. Government than to protect and defend the safety of the American people.

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Sep 17, 2014

Mental illness is not a state of mind or an attitude. Such a belief is unscientific. It is uninformed. It is immoral. It is unethical, and it is wrong.

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Sep 17, 2014

In recent weeks we have read the thoughtless, uninformed, and at times callous commentary on the tragic death of Robin Williams.

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Sep 17, 2014

I especially appreciate the courage shown by our former colleague, Lincoln Diaz-Balart.

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Sep 17, 2014

Mental illness is not a state of mind.

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Sep 17, 2014

They don't argue for the right to be well but I hear judges say that it is not illegal to be crazy.

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Sep 17, 2014

Suicide is the deadly outcome of mental illness. Suicide is what happens when depression kills.

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Jul 30, 2014

I again thank both the witnesses for testifying and now recognize the ranking member for 5 minutes.

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Jul 30, 2014

A broken Web site that the President promised would be as easy to use as any e-commerce site cost the taxpayers nearly $1 billion.

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