Jeff Duncan

“I believe Ted Cruz is the right candidate for the right time in our country's history. A proven leader and a consistent conservative who will fight the Washington cartel and stand up for the American people.”

“The United States did not act in Iraq in 1988 when gas was being used on the Kurds or when gas was used in the Iranian-Iraq War.”

“Members of Congress and their staffs should be the first to feel the negative consequences of poorly written legislation, not the last.”

“Tourism is our No. 1 industry in South Carolina.”

“At what point in time can our government fire someone whose gross negligence left four Americans dead in Benghazi?”

“I think we're taking a snapshot view of climate change and trying to implement policy based on that snapshot.”

“Americans are fed up with these mandatory census surveys, and they're asking us to stop the harassment.”

“I support American energy production, and it will be produced by companies - Exxon, BP, Shell - and continue to support American energy.”

“Wake up, America. With a porous southern border, we have no idea who's in our country.”

“The Washington-knows-best approach has repeatedly failed the very children it proposes to help. It's time to roll back Common Core and return education to the people who it matters most to - children, parents, and teachers.”

“Conservatives of Western North Carolina should send Mark Meadows to Congress. We need his help.”

“I have more nuclear physicists living in my district than in any other district.”

“I think America is less safe on a lot fronts, and I disagree with the release of the information from Dianne Feinstein. I think she's as much a traitor to this country at this point as I thought about Edward Snowden and his release of information about other investigations and abilities from an intelligence standpoint.”

“The American people deserve answers about Benghazi before we move forward with military involvement in Syria's civil war.”

“The Census Bureau can ask citizens very invasive questions, and if they don't respond, the government shows up at their door and threatens them with a fine.”

“As an avid hunter, outdoor enthusiast, and life member of the NRA, I understand the importance of protecting the right to keep and bear arms.”

“If the president wanted to fix our broken immigration system, he could start by securing the border and enforcing the laws already passed by Congress.”

“It's interesting how the Vatican has gotten so political when ultimately the Vatican ought to be working to lead people to Jesus Christ and salvation.”

“I want to see Netanyahu speak to the Congress and speak to the American people about the real situation in Israel, and let me just say, I stand with Israel 100 percent, and I will never waiver on that.”

“I can't discuss the possibility of the U.S. involvement in Syria's civil war without also talking about Benghazi.”