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Tim Burchett

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Tim Floyd Burchett is an American politician and member of the Republican Party who has served as the U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 2nd congressional district since January 3, 2019. Born on July 25, 1963, Burchett has been active in Tennessee politics for several years, previously serving as the Mayor of Knox County from 2010 to 2018. He has a background in local government, which has informed his approach to federal issues.

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2019: 73 quotes2020: 35 quotes2021: 88 quotes2022: 60 quotes2023: 97 quotes2024: 92 quotes2025: 58 quotes2026: 19 quotes
Jul 25, 2023

I rise with a heavy heart to honor the life of former Knox County Commission Chair Thomas ``Tank'' Strickland who passed away on July 18 at 70 years old. Tank grew up in east Tennessee and attended Austin-East High School. He graduated…

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Jul 25, 2023

This town is not made, unfortunately, by people like you all. We thank you.

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Jul 18, 2023

The American people can see plain as day the corruption, bribery, and criminal actions of the Biden family.

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Jul 18, 2023

This scheme was born in 2014 in Ukraine and then replicated in other countries.

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Jul 18, 2023

That is the scheme. That is the proof of concept.

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Jul 18, 2023

We are here to do the jobs that the DOJ, the FBI, and the IRS refuse to do.

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Jul 18, 2023

Lord, please do not let us lose our country.

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Jul 18, 2023

Hunter Biden has absolutely zero qualifications in this industry or in business in general, but he does have the big guy.

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Jul 12, 2023

I think at some point this Congress is going to have to get some guts and remember what we said, that we are the country's checkbook.

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Jul 11, 2023

Our troops risk their lives and make sacrifices every day in service to our great country. Many have given their lives to defend the freedoms we take for granted, including my Uncle Roy, who died fighting Nazis in France during World War…

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Jun 12, 2023

I have a saying, put the best player in, coach.

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Jun 12, 2023

You have requested $2.9 million for unconscious bias training. Can you explain to me what that would involve?

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Jun 12, 2023

I would like to find out all the truth of it. Obviously, if that's the truth, I'd be very concerned.

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Jun 5, 2023

Amtrak has awarded six-figure executive bonuses despite huge losses.

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Jun 5, 2023

According to Amtrak's 5-year plan for fiscal years 2022 through 2027, Amtrak expects to lose at least $1 billion per year.

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May 18, 2023

This week is National Police Week and I want to recognize all the brave officers, the men and women who risk their lives and their safety every day to protect and serve our communities. Average citizens try very hard to stay away from…

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May 15, 2023

I think your decision to decline 67 percent of the cases, regardless of the reasons, put our offices at risk.

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May 11, 2023

Americans are sick and tired of seeing the Biden administration spend millions of their taxpayer dollars to fund and enable an invasion of our southern border. This administration is using nongovernmental organizations, NGOs, to push…

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May 9, 2023

They are not there yet. I mean, let's be honest, with these electric vehicles, you are going to take 6 to 8 hours to charge.

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May 9, 2023

I apologize that I am the 435th most powerful Member of Congress, and that by the time they get to me, sometimes my questions have already been asked.

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May 9, 2023

Socialism takes away liberty. It takes away free will, and socialism does not ask what is in the best interest of the individual.

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Apr 25, 2023

Why do you think we should give such a fiscally irresponsible department half of our discretionary budget?

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