A biography for Tom Graveshasn’t been written yet.
“If the goal of the DOT's rule is to prevent companies from deceiving passengers about the total cost of their ticket, why is the department mandating that airlines hide the taxes, surcharges and government fees in the fine print?”
“When you have a blueprint doesn't mean you can't add another room.”
“What I owe the Tea Party is to be the conservative voice they elected me to be.”
“I intend to vote against authorizing the president to use military force in Syria. The Obama Administration has not provided a clear or convincing strategy for inserting our military into the conflict. I am also deeply concerned about the extent to which al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorists are involved in the rebellion.”
“Planned Parenthood is absolutely wasteful spending.”
“From day one, my focus as a new-breed appropriator was to look for areas where we could save taxpayer dollars.”
“We can either build on the greatness of America or we can fade off into history.”
“I do not wish harm on our constituents.”
“Rather than do his job and agree to take responsible measures to get our government's finances in order, President Obama continues playing on the emotions and fears of the American people.”
“If there is wasteful spending, I will not support it.”
“We need to make every effort to ensure Obamacare is never implemented.”
“I'm a very results-oriented person. I want to see us move the ball forward.”
“Our responsibility is to focus on the House. The Senate's the Senate.”
“I guess I was always in awe at the amount of energy that surrounds Washington, D.C. My experience in coming up before was that it was a very, very busy place.”
“I vote my conscience first and my constituents next, regardless of the direction of our leadership.”
“I'm confident that Senate Republicans will put up a very strong and valiant effort to continue doing what we're united around.”
“I had visited Congressman Deal before, but I never thought I'd be sitting on the other side of the desk.”
“Time and time again, the Obama Administration has shown the American people it's willing to abuse the power of the Oval Office. Congress should absolutely not relinquish more power.”
“We must seize the moment and permanently delay the entire law. Congress can do this. We control the purse strings and can protect taxpayers from funding Obamacare.”
“There's one thing to say about John Boehner. He's a fighter. He does fight. And if there is somebody you want in the foxhole with you, it's going to be John Boehner.”