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" If there is wasteful spending, I will not support it. "
Tom Graves
Will
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" When I make decisions, it's not based on what the Republican Party does. I'm elected by the 9th congressional district. "
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" I thought it was a joke at first, but the president did, in fact, authorize an autopen to sign the Patriot Act extension into law. Consider the dangerous precedent this sets. Any number of circumstances could arise in the future where the public could question whether or not the president authorized the use of an autopen. "
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Future
" What's great about our leadership is they welcome other ideas. "
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Welcome
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" We're representing our districts. I make decisions on my district. "
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" Rather than negotiating yet another continuing resolution at the last minute, the appropriations process should work as it was originally designed, with appropriations bills passing the House and the Senate and being signed into law by the president, after robust debate, with a process for amendments. "
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Law
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Last
" I guess I was always in awe at the amount of energy that surrounds Washington, D.C. My experience in coming up before was that it was a very, very busy place. "
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Place
Experience
Energy
" As the White House doors are slammed in the face of the average American, I want to know if they will still swing wide open for Hollywood and the liberal elite. Will Jay-Z and Beyonce still get to stop by for a tour, or will they be denied like those who aren't rich and famous? "
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Face
Stop
Rich
" You combine the Tea Party along with our support with the Republican base and grassroots, and it makes for a winning combination. "
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You
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" As the nation's attention turns from Washington politics to the Obamacare disaster, Democrats will have no choice but to reconsider our fair and reasonable proposals to delay the law. "
Tom Graves
Law
Choice
Attention
" We can either build on the greatness of America or we can fade off into history. "
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History
America
Build
" I do not wish harm on our constituents. "
Tom Graves
Harm
Constituents
Wish
" We've been most successful when we stand for, unified, behind what we believe philosophically and policywise. "
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Behind
Successful
Stand
" It is about the American people. When something is not ready, it is not working, it is not right, then we owe it to them to do the right thing and say, 'Let's hold.' "
Tom Graves
American
Do The Right Thing
People
" I am confident that the Defense Department understands JSTARS is a major priority for Congress and will complete the process of updating the JSTARS fleet in a timely manner. "
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Confident
Process
I Am
" When you have a blueprint doesn't mean you can't add another room. "
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Blueprint
Another
Add
" Time and time again, the Obama Administration has shown the American people it's willing to abuse the power of the Oval Office. Congress should absolutely not relinquish more power. "
Tom Graves
People
Time
Congress
" The cost of airline tickets will never be transparent as long as the Department of Transportation requires airlines to hide taxes, surcharges, and fees from consumers. "
Tom Graves
Will
Hide
Long
" I'm confident that Senate Republicans will put up a very strong and valiant effort to continue doing what we're united around. "
Tom Graves
Confident
Will
Strong
" I'm a very results-oriented person. I want to see us move the ball forward. "
Tom Graves
See
Person
Move
" Our objectives are clear. Let's keep the government open and protect our constituents. "
Tom Graves
Open
Government
Clear
" Planned Parenthood is absolutely wasteful spending. "
Tom Graves
Planned
Planned Parenthood
Wasteful
" Let's make it simple: Government control means uniformity, regulation, fees, inspection, and yes, compliance. "
Tom Graves
Government
Control
Compliance
" I'm not one who wants to micromanage the Capitol Police whatsoever. However, if they see or feel that there are some greater opportunities to provide the same, if not better, safety and security for folks, I think Capitol Police should explore all those options - but not just focus that from a cost perspective. "
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Police
Feel
Focus
" There should not be a micro-managing of terminology with the Library of Congress. "
Tom Graves
Should
Library
Congress
" The Transportation Empowerment Act paves the way for better roads, easier commutes, and more family time. "
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Roads
Time
Way
" There's one thing to say about John Boehner. He's a fighter. He does fight. And if there is somebody you want in the foxhole with you, it's going to be John Boehner. "
Tom Graves
Fight
Want
You
" Rather than do his job and agree to take responsible measures to get our government's finances in order, President Obama continues playing on the emotions and fears of the American people. "
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American
Job
People
" I had visited Congressman Deal before, but I never thought I'd be sitting on the other side of the desk. "
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Had
Side
Sitting
" I intend to vote against authorizing the president to use military force in Syria. The Obama Administration has not provided a clear or convincing strategy for inserting our military into the conflict. I am also deeply concerned about the extent to which al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorists are involved in the rebellion. "
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" The Internet free marketplace is defined by fierce competition. And that competition has transformed the world with innovation, investment, and what we need most of all right now: jobs. "
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World
Internet
Innovation