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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.

Quotes by year · 2019–2026368 total · peak 2023 (76)
2019: 63 quotes2020: 24 quotes2021: 50 quotes2022: 30 quotes2023: 76 quotes2024: 52 quotes2025: 51 quotes2026: 22 quotes
Dec 17, 2024

It was a witch hunt from the start.

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Dec 17, 2024

If they broke the law, dadgummit, they ought to be brought in and they ought to be brought to justice.

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Dec 17, 2024

If she didn't break the law, then she's fine. but if she did break the law, she should be held accountable.

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Dec 17, 2024

It was all a political witch hunt.

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Dec 17, 2024

It's about justice. When we point the finger at somebody who's not kind to us, you all automatically assume it's political.

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Dec 9, 2024

Well, here in Fiscal Year 1924, you lost $9.5 billion.

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Dec 4, 2024

By counting illegal immigrants, these states receive more electoral votes and seats in Congress. Doesn't that mean that Democrats benefit from illegal immigration?

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Jul 10, 2024

Hormones don't alter many other attributes that give men physical advantages over women. She talked about how allowing men into women's sports endangers their physical safety. We see more instances of this than Democrats and the mainstream…

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Jul 9, 2024

As the 435th most powerful Member of Congress, sometimes they get to me a little late, so I am going to ask them again.

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Jul 8, 2024

Well, ma'am, if there is a misappropriation or mishandled a million dollars in taxpayer money, that seems to be something I would think we would be concerned about.

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Jul 8, 2024

Rehiring her, to me, really defeats a lot of the purpose of why we are here.

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Jul 8, 2024

I think it is very appropriate for us to talk about it.

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Jul 8, 2024

Ma'am, she mishandled over $1 million in taxpayer money. Is that alone not a fireable offense?

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Jun 26, 2024

I rise as the designee of the gentlewoman from Florida (Mrs. Cammack), and I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before…

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Jun 26, 2024

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), add the following: TITLE IX--ADDITIONAL LIMITATION…

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Jun 26, 2024

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

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Jun 26, 2024

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. ___. The salary of Setareh…

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Jun 4, 2024

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title) insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

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May 22, 2024

Tennesseans are reminded of this leadership every time they go to the pump, and you all should be ashamed, I think, for your lack of accountability to Congress by not showing up when you are asked.

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May 22, 2024

I think we are taking that--and I know the corporations love it when you all put these new rules and regulations in, ma'am, but I really wished we had a little more time, and I wish you would show up when we ask you to.

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May 22, 2024

It is clear to me that the American men and women around the country are watching today.

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