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“The Patriot Act has proven we can be tough on terror without compromising constitutional safeguards.”
“I am proud to join my colleagues in both parties in establishing a National Day of Civility to serve as a reminder that before we are Republicans and Democrats, we are first and foremost Americans.”
“Because each of us is made in the image of God, every single person has inestimable dignity and value, wholly unrelated to the color of our skin or our diverse backgrounds.”
“We accept that warrantless wiretapping may be necessary in extreme circumstances. We accept the added delays and inconvenience of increased airport security. And we understand tough times call for tough measures. The Patriot Act has worked.”
“Two of our most sacred and unalienable rights protected by the Constitution are the right to religious freedom and the right to speak freely without fear of prosecution.”
“The vitriol in our politics has led to a loss of trust in our institutions and even violent attacks upon elected officials.”
“All of us should acknowledge the real emotion and strife of the homosexual lifestyle, and should certainly treat all people with dignity, love and respect But our government can never provide its stamp of approval or special legal sanction for behavior patterns that are proven to be destructive to individuals, to families and to society at large.”
“To be 'pro-traditional marriage' and conscientiously opposed to all deviations from it is not to be anti-homosexual.”
“Sanctuary cities are blatantly violating our laws and making our cities more dangerous by allowing illegal immigrants, and in many cases dangerous criminals, to roam freely without fear of prosecution.”
“There are a lot of people in Washington who say things that are not accurate all the time.”
“I was elected to represent the good people of Louisiana's Fourth Congressional District, and I will work every day to serve their needs.”
“I look forward to supporting business by eliminating governmental red tape that stifles our economy and cripples our business owners.”
“I know that through our hard work and renewed optimism - and with God's blessings - we can secure a bright future for our children and grandchildren.”
“The only reason malcontent party hacks and academics are allowed to pontificate about civil liberties from the safety of their ivory towers is because there are soldiers and law enforcement officials risking their lives in the trenches to protect our homeland.”
“No successful civilization prior to the 21st century has ever provided legal preferences for same-sex relationships.”
“Your race, creed, and sex are what you are, while homosexuality and cross-dressing are things you do. This is a free country, but we don't give special protections for every person's bizarre choices.”
“America remains the freest, most powerful and most prosperous nation in all the world, and yet, we face significant challenges. Among these challenges has been an increasing division in and coarsening of our culture fueled too often by the vitriol in our politics and public discourse.”
“We must not allow our men and women in uniform to fall behind in technological advances when they have selflessly dedicated their lives to protecting this great nation. They deserve the very best defense resources available so they remain the dominant force in air, sea, space and cyberspace domains.”
“Our men and women in uniform deserve the very best we can offer - in resources, training, support and pay.”
“I am a Bible-believing Christian.”