Chris Gibson

“For working-class families and small businesses... we have got to find ways to lower energy costs.”

“As I stated shortly after retiring from the U.S. Army and first pursuing a seat in Congress in 2010, I planned to self-impose term limits.”

“Even with the approach that I take in Congress, which is to bring people together to get things done - many people describe that as 'reasonable' - I couldn't vote for John Boehner's re-elect.”

“I think people should be authentic and who they are. If that calls people to same-sex attraction and same-sex marriage, then they should be true to who they are, and I think that the world could benefit by more love.”

“All too often, the conversation about appropriate and balanced environmental stewardship gets caught up in partisan politics. Yet, this conversation is key to the preservation of our great country for generations to come, as important as ensuring we have fiscally responsible policies to secure our future.”

“The decision to use military force should always be one made with the utmost caution, with U.S. interests at stake, and with the consent of Congress.”

“I will make the final decision on running for governor after my congressional term ends.”

“I think abortion is a settled issue in New York.”

“We've got to have a functioning government.”

“We have changing weather patterns, and we have climate change. This is the science. I hope that my party will come to be comfortable with this because we have to operate in the realm of knowledge and science.”

“Churches, synagogues, and mosques should be treated the same.”

“We need legislation that encourages increased competition and tort reform and combats fraud, waste, and abuse. This would drive down health care costs, provide more 'bottom line' for our small businesses and lead to more private sector job growth.”

“This deficit that we have threatens our very way of life, and everything needs to be on the table.”

“I had four combat tours, and I never saw death on a scale like I saw in Haiti. A quarter-million people lost their lives.”

“Our potential adversaries are watching us, and they have seen what has happened to us... This is why we're dealing with a very problematical and troublesome Putin, and we're dealing with Iran in a very terrible agreement we had.”

“It is in the best interests of my constituents and the country to repeal and replace the ACA, and defunding/delaying implementation is consistent with that approach.”

“I want to drive down health care costs.”

“When the people's representatives have to go on record and vote, it transforms our country. It is a full recognition that we are in a state of war.”

“When you talk about peace through strength, what you're talking about is the concept of deterrence.”

“In the effort to save America, we should never violate her.”