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Michael Burgess

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Michael Clifton Burgess is an American politician and physician who has served as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 26th congressional district since 2003. A member of the Republican Party, Burgess has focused on healthcare policy, leveraging his medical background to inform his legislative work. He has been involved in various committees and has advocated for issues such as medical research and veterans' healthcare. Burgess has also been a vocal supporter of conservative fiscal policies and has participated in discussions surrounding healthcare reform.

Mar 6, 2012

I agree with that. I was an early adopter of the hybrid technology early in the last decade.

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Mar 6, 2012

Waiting on the Federal Government, we are broke. We are probably not going to be able to help you.

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Mar 6, 2012

I will object to OCS drilling even if the price at the pump goes to $10.

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Mar 6, 2012

Somehow we have to figure out how to boost the price of gasoline to levels in Europe, which is about $10 a gallon.

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Mar 6, 2012

I want to--here you concluded your written statement with this comment. 'I respectfully conclude with a simple request: lead us in building an alternative energy economy that can break our dependence on oil, ensure our future prosperity…

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Mar 6, 2012

When the President was running for office, he made the statement that under his policies, energy prices will necessarily skyrocket.

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Mar 6, 2012

I would like to see the enforcement of those contracts rather than allowing them to roll them over.

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Mar 5, 2012

Mr. Speaker, health care continues to be an important topic in this country. A lot of people ask me, What keeps you awake at night? I'll tell you. Right now, the Supreme Court is going to hear this law. They could find the individual…

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Feb 29, 2012

It bothers me that there might be a fine for faith. I don't think that has ever happened before in this country.

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Feb 27, 2012

Mr. Speaker, this week is Rare Disease Day, which will take place on February 29. I want to acknowledge the work of the National Institutes of Health in their efforts to bring down rare diseases. I also want to acknowledge the thousands of…

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