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" I think people often think of me as very intense. I'm a congressman and all, but I'm actually very laid back. "

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" As congressional Republicans and the Trump administration continue to attack the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), it came as no surprise that the House voted on two bills that would weaken emissions standards and, as a result, put our public health at risk. "

" Congress can prevent future tragedies by requiring a background check for every gun purchase in America. "

" Donald Trump obviously knows nothing about what it's like to put your life on the line for your country. He's never risked his life for anything. "

" It's a little challenging as a congressman to keep a low profile, but I try very hard to keep a low profile. "

" As a member of the House Pro-Choice Caucus and a strong defender of a woman's right to choose, my bottom line here is this: women have a constitutional right to access abortion. "

" It shouldn't be easier for a company to get a tax break on buying another robot than training their employees to gain new skills for the modern economy. "

" The greatest honor of my life was to lead these men in my platoon, even though it was a war that I and they disagreed with. "

" For me, there is nothing that encapsulates both our misguided response to the attacks of September 11th and the entire Iraq war itself more than a sense of lost opportunity. "

" There's simply no reason for a civilian to own a military-style assault weapon. It's no different than why we outlaw civilian ownership of rockets and landmines. "

" I have and will continue to oppose any legislation that would undermine the important consumer protections provided under Dodd-Frank. "

" Though dams and artificial lakes can have significant negative environmental impacts, when carefully considered, mitigated, and managed, the benefits of hydropower often outweigh these costs. "

" When I joined the Marines, I went to Quantico for training. One of the first things I learned is that you can drop out of a run, a couple runs. You can fail the test or a couple tests in a row, and they'd give you a second try. But if you lied about anything, you were gone that afternoon. That's how important integrity is in the military. "

" H.R. 5444 provides long-overdue structural reforms and service improvements to the IRS. The legislation codifies the IRS Office of Appeals to streamline the appeals process and to provide fair and impartial determinations for concerns raised by the taxpayer. "

" In the House gym - I go every day, in fact; I'm part of a bipartisan workout group. There's one that does this P90X that's kind of like dancing around and whatnot. And then there's one that does CrossFit. And I'll just say Paul Ryan and I are not in the same workout group. "

" With control of the House, the Senate, and the White House, Republicans could have used their unified control of government to... balance the budget! "

" I voted against H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017. This bill would require states to accept the concealed carry requirements of all other states - even those that have significantly lower standards or no standards at all. "

" No matter what President Trump says, Russia is an adversary and a threat - look no further than their invasion of Crimea. "

" The Columbia River Basin, which spans seven states in the Pacific Northwest, is one of the largest freshwater networks in North America. For centuries, the Basin has been a catalyst for economic development through the abundance of natural resources it provides. "

" As I have always said, the ACA is not without flaws, and I welcome the opportunity to improve the law to make healthcare more affordable and ensure every American has quality health insurance. "

" Republicans are scared of the NRA. They're scared of the Tea Party. "

" Presidents Lincoln and Kennedy shared more than just being leaders during critical times and the misfortune of lives cut short. They shared a power of will to drive the nation, sometimes single-handedly, toward a destination that few but they realized was attainable. "

" There will always be people who question your motives. "

" I voted against H.R. 4712, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which is nothing more than a shameless attempt to intimidate doctors, spread misinformation about abortion, and decrease women's access to healthcare. "

" While payday loans are often the only source of credit for low-income Americans, these lenders are notorious for predatory practices that cause borrowers to fall deeper into debt. "

" The worst days of my life were in Iraq, and the best days were there, too. My fondest memories of the Iraq War are of the people - both Americans and Iraqis - and the opportunity we saw in one another, for our countries, and for which we fought. "

" Truly transformative leaders inspire deep commitment among many and have continued impact long after they are gone. "

" Self-preservation shouldn't be the first instinct in politics. It should be doing the right thing for the country. "

Doing The Right Thing

" I voted in support of H.R. 5192, which seeks to curb identity fraud by requiring the Social Security Administration (SSA) to develop a database that financial institutions can use to compare their consumer data against SSA records. "

" Let's stop bankrupting the country and start investing in our future. "