Mike Simpson

“What I advise clients is, sell, pay the tax and be happy. Don't ask me to find a replacement unless it's land.”

“I am involved with politics today because of the inspiration I received from Ronald Reagan.”

“Finally, the House is working to require a comprehensive federal review of IRS regulations with a follow-up report to Congress on possible actions to reduce the tax paperwork burden imposed on small businesses.”

“There is no disputing the fact that American consumers pay 30 to 300 percent more for the same prescription drugs as our counterparts in Canada, Europe, and the rest of the world.”

“Recent demonstration projects have shown that with some Federal support, a little funding can go a long way toward ensuring that low-income children have access to good oral health care.”

“While nothing is certain, I firmly believe our nation is on the verge of a nuclear energy renaissance.”

“Your political reputation affects how likely allies are to trust you, and what kind of deals they'll offer at the negotiating table. There's also some emotional response in there, so factions do bear grudges. Just like the real thing.”

“The original PATRIOT Act greatly increased our nation's ability to share intelligence information, made better use of technology, and provided terrorism investigators tools that have long been available in cases involving illegal drugs and organized crime.”

“While most Americans have access to the best oral health care in the world, low-income children suffer disproportionately from oral disease.”

“That is why I strongly believe we should working in Congress to make America a better place to run a business by reducing the costly burdens of bureaucracy and red tape.”

“For a variety of reasons, I believe, the time is right to resolve many of the long standing and thorny land use, recreation, and wilderness designation issues in Central Idaho.”

“Pharmaceuticals have become an increasingly important part of modern medicine, and our seniors shouldn't have to worry about whether they can afford the medicines they need to stay healthy and maintain their independence.”

“As I travel around Idaho and visit with seniors, I hear almost universal concern about the rising cost of health care, particularly the cost of prescription drugs.”

“I realize the answer is not to create wilderness and walk away.”

“Japan continues to work closely with the United States on the issue of the North Korean nuclear crisis and has played an important and constructive role in the Six-Party talks.”

“The solution is to first create an integrated economic development and recreation plan that addresses the needs of the people who live and recreate in central Idaho.”

“Estimates show that small businesses contribute 60-80 percent of the net new jobs annually.”

“There's never been a better time to sell properties.”

“In the event of the death of a current or former President, like the recent death of President Ronald Reagan, the flag should be flown at half-staff for thirty days from the day of the death.”

“Ultimately, China may use force to push for unification with Taiwan, a scenario we all must work to prevent.”