Virginia Foxx

“Democrats believe they can win at the ballot box by obstructing, and they would rather win the next election than move America forward.”

“China's idea of fair trade is government subsidies of its textile and apparel exports to the United States, currency manipulation, and forgiveness of loans by its government banks.”

“If we do not make tough decisions now, future Americans will have to make even tougher ones.”

“The number of kids affected by obesity has tripled since 1980, and this can be traced in large part to lack of exercise and a healthy diet.”

“We remain in Iraq because we know that sometimes liberty needs some nursing before it can grow on its own.”

“A stem cell is essentially a blank cell capable of becoming another, more differentiated cell-type in the body, such as a skin cell, a muscle cell or a nerve cell.”

“I like the idea of giving workers control and putting their money into their personal accounts.”

“Liberty is not the unique right of Americans or even Westerners, but is mankind's right.”

“Democrat leaders are not only out of the American mainstream, but are also out of the Democratic mainstream.”

“There is an abundance of misinformation, exaggeration, and blatant lies being spread by interest groups regarding the prospects for embryonic stem cell research.”

“America does not fight for land, glory or riches.”

“Obesity among young Americans is a serious problem that can have serious ramifications in the long run.”

“This is my first term. I was told it was going to be an exciting term, and a lot of things would be done, and I cannot think about something more exciting than save Social Security.”

“Our brave soldiers and support personnel are engaged in a battle as important as any the United States has ever before waged, for the success of democracy in Iraq is a crucial test of the ideals this Nation was founded upon.”

“From a parent's right to know what their children are doing, to protecting citizens across the country from the growing threat of gang violence, the House Democrat leadership is simply out to lunch.”

“The life expectancy is much longer today than it was when Social Security was created.”

“The American people must not buy into the Democrat rhetoric.”

“Challenging unfairly subsidized products, fighting counterfeit goods and intellectual property theft and holding countries accountable for an unfair currency regime will help American companies remain competitive.”

“Republicans are pushing legislation forward that will improve the effectiveness of and bring more accountability to U.S. foreign assistance around the world and bring democracy even further into the light.”

“Adult stem cells tend not to form tumors.”