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Jeff Duncan

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Jeff Duncan is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 3rd congressional district since January 5, 2011. A member of the Republican Party, Duncan has focused on issues such as energy independence, fiscal responsibility, and Second Amendment rights during his tenure in Congress. He has been an advocate for conservative policies and has worked on various legislative initiatives that align with his party's platform.

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Jul 9, 2014

I don't totally disagree with the comments of the gentleman from Texas earlier.

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Jul 9, 2014

Instead of allowing the legislative process to proceed, the President ignored the concerns of State and local law enforcement, ranchers, sportsmen, and others.

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Jul 9, 2014

His bill had letters of support from the Governor of New Mexico, the Las Cruces Hispanic Chamber of Congress, Western Heritage Alliance, the Donna Ana Soil and Water Conservation District, Mesilla Valley Sportsmen's Alliance, and the…

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Jul 9, 2014

The President's action ignored legislation introduced in both chambers of Congress which had buy-in and support from a broad coalition of State and local stakeholders and constituencies.

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Jun 24, 2014

We need a tourniquet down there. We need to stop the hemorrhaging of illegals flowing into this country.

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Jun 24, 2014

Are you saying don't come to America?--you will not get amnesty, you will not get citizenship--in fact, you will be deported back to your home country if you come--moms and dads, don't send those children to this country because they are…

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Jun 24, 2014

I understand the humanitarian side of this. I am very sympathetic to the children that are there. I want what is best for them.

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Jun 24, 2014

Under my plan of a cap and trade system, electricity rates would necessarily skyrocket.

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Jun 24, 2014

They resent the fact that almost nobody or very few in the bureaucracy have ever spent any time running a small or medium-sized business

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Jun 24, 2014

Overregulation by the Federal Government... has run small and medium-sized businesses out of business.

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Jun 24, 2014

The disgust I think probably hit its height when they heard and read about a high EPA up official receiving $900,000 over a several year period for doing no work

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Jun 24, 2014

There is more anger and resentment and disgust with the Federal Government probably today than any time in our history

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Jun 23, 2014

We are in a crisis situation in this country, and if my comments today show frustration, let me tell you that I am frustrated.

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Jun 23, 2014

I think you are the right man at the right time in this job.

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Jun 23, 2014

Internal Memo: 'DREAM Act' Deluge 'Compromising' Border Security

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Jun 23, 2014

We need to work with countries like Tanzania and Zimbabwe and allow hunting, allow conservation efforts through hunting.

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Jun 22, 2014

The people of this country are sick and tired of the arrogance within the Federal Government.

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Jun 22, 2014

The people of this country deserve at least an apology that a different standard has been applied by the IRS.

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Jun 22, 2014

I believe there's more anger and resentment and disgust toward the Federal Government today than anytime in my lifetime.

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Jun 22, 2014

In a free country, no individual--no group of individuals should be targeted for their political beliefs.

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Jun 19, 2014

I think Mexico needs to be appealed to by this administration.

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Jun 19, 2014

I think that is the intent of Congress when they passed this.

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Jun 19, 2014

I hope it is actually a vision for the Department going forward.

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Jun 19, 2014

I hope this plan isn't just eyewash for America.

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