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Dave Reichert

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Dave Reichert is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Washington's 8th congressional district from 2005 to 2019. Before his political career, he served as the Sheriff of King County, where he gained national attention for his role in the investigation of the Green River Killer. During his time in Congress, Reichert focused on issues such as law enforcement, public safety, and veterans' affairs. He was known for his bipartisan approach and worked on various initiatives to support law enforcement and improve community safety.

Quotes by year · 2005–2018362 total · peak 2013 (68)
2005: 3 quotes2007: 2 quotes2009: 15 quotes2010: 1 quote2011: 44 quotes2012: 49 quotes2013: 68 quotes2014: 43 quotes2015: 27 quotes2016: 54 quotes2017: 44 quotes2018: 12 quotes
Mar 31, 2011

The fact that you support these cuts, it is amazing to me.

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Mar 31, 2011

We can demonize this, but, you know, really what it boiled down to is a Representative in Florida who represents a lot of seniors.

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Mar 31, 2011

I do take issue with some of the comments made as far as this being a political witch hunt.

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Mar 16, 2011

One of the ways that we do that is to pass trade agreements.

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Mar 16, 2011

I appreciate all the hard work that you both have done, and Ambassador Kirk included, and the President, on the Korean agreement.

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Feb 17, 2011

I look forward to working with you and Mr. Langevin in making sure that our wounded veterans returning home are rehabilitated, are counseled, and receive the medical care and encouragement they need to lead a fruitful life.

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Feb 15, 2011

You believe that the current bill allows people to keep their health care plan and their doctor.

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Feb 15, 2011

The language in the bill over years will result in the American people having to leave their doctors that they like and leave their health care plans.

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Feb 9, 2011

There are substantial cuts to Medicare in the area of $200 billion.

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Feb 9, 2011

If you like your health care plan you can keep it, and specifically for seniors.

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Feb 9, 2011

If there is language in the bill that says, as the President has said, that runs contrary to the promise that you can keep your health care if you like it, why would you not say 'yes' to that question?

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Feb 9, 2011

Most Americans are just trying to figure this thing out. They need your help to do that.

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Jan 25, 2011

I think the American people have a credibility issue when you say that you're here to reduce costs.

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Jan 25, 2011

Can you see why the American people are confused about this bill?

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Jan 25, 2011

I know one of the things that's come up is that the 1099 provision in the health care bill appears to be too burdensome for small businesses. It just involves too much paperwork, too much filing. It's probably counter-productive. It was…

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Jan 5, 2011

I am proud that legislation that I authored a couple of years ago is now included in this rules package that we are about to vote on today. My bill requires each of the 21 standing committees in this House to post recorded votes on their…

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Mar 21, 2010

The American people have spoken loud and clear. They don't want a government takeover of health care. The Democrats' latest plan is still a government takeover. Billions of dollars in new taxes on small businesses, over a trillion dollars…

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Oct 28, 2009

I am pleased to have her leadership and the support of Senator Maria Cantwell on this bill.

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Oct 28, 2009

Senator Patty Murray has been an outstanding partner in this bipartisan conservation effort.

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Oct 28, 2009

The people of Washington State understand how this bipartisanship works for their lasting benefit.

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Apr 28, 2009

I am concerned that if we move to a public health plan, a government-run health plan, I should say, that we may lose some of those innovative ideas.

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Apr 21, 2009

Do you believe that people should be able to keep their current insurance policy that they have, if they choose to keep that insurance policy as a part of a reform, yes or no?

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Apr 21, 2009

Do you believe that a key principle for health reform is that people shouldn't lose what they already have?

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Mar 23, 2009

I think most American people look at IRS and Social Security, and it is a long history of problem after problem after problem.

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Mar 10, 2009

Lacking in healthcare is hazardous to your health.

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