John Fleming

“If we want to increase revenue, we need more taxpayers. The way to do that is employ more people.”

“As a congressman, why should I be forced to peruse cable stations and blog sites for information on the discussions and then be asked to vote for the deal when I have no input and no time to know even what's in it?”

“We'll keep sending more and more conservatives to Washington, and we'll eventually get these bills passed. But don't be afraid to pass good, strong, conservative legislation.”

“I can't think of anything right now that could be more damaging for our economy than passing and putting into effect and implementing Obamacare.”

“That's how you win these battles over long periods of time. You continue to fight. You continue to bring it up. You continue to message it to your constituents and to America in general.”

“The Obama administration would say that if you are a Catholic institution, you can only limit your conscience waivers or exclusions to people of the Catholic Church. That would mean that Catholic institutions couldn't treat people of other religions, and that makes no sense.”

“Washington faces many challenges these days, and today's United States Senate needs more trusted conservatives going there to make decisions and choices that put the people first and not the business-as-usual crowd.”

“In this country, most people feel that being successful in their business is a virtue, not a vice, and once we begin to identify it as a vice, this country is going down.”

“I have never believed in the fallacy that the federal government can buy its way out of economic troubles through needless spending. For that reason, I am proud to oppose 'stimulus' packages and endless corporate bailouts, which will do little but weaken the long-term integrity of the American economy.”

“Let's be clear: raising taxes during a very slow recovery is likely to lead to another recession, and it will do absolutely nothing to balance the budget.”

“One way or another, I want to be a positive force for the people of Louisiana and the United States of America in whatever way I can serve.”

“Many of us have questions about what Trump's positions really are. We want to make sure we are on board with each other.”

“The government has a key role in regulating and making sure there's an even playing field and protecting consumers. No question about it.”

“Washington does not tax too little: it spends way too much.”

“We need to restore the Bush tax cuts or actually make them permanent.”

“We've got our own power - the power of the purse.”

“Our constituents rightly hold us accountable for results.”

“What happens is, in my own case - my own LLCs - the income flows to my personal tax return, whatever is left over after taxes are paid, I feed my family on the one hand, and on the other hand, I reinvest in my business.”

“America is much better than the leadership we have in Washington.”

“I'm grateful for the many Louisianans who have urged me to challenge Senator Landrieu in 2014.”