Dennis Hastert Quotes
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What makes America great is that we can come together during times of national tragedy.
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Back in 1935, there were 42 workers for every retiree. Today, in regards to Social Security, we only have 3 workers for every retiree.
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It is important that when we rebuild this historic city that we consider the safety of the citizens first.
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Well, you know, even a freshman in college who is studying economics knows that if you cap the cost of being able to recoup your investment that people who want to invest aren't going to do it.
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Trade votes in the US Congress are never really easy things.
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You may disagree with some changes in this bill, just as some of our members disagree with other details, ... But all Americans will see this bill as a victory for common sense, and I urge you to support it.
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I submit to you that even today, as tough as things seem, it is much better to be us than them, ... Why do I say this? First, they have no plan. Second, if they ever announce one it will be consistent with their philosophy of bigger and bigger government and higher and higher taxes.
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The sport of wrestling is a tremendous builder of the values and characteristics which are needed to succeed in any walk of life. Much of what I have managed to achieve in life I owe directly to the years I spent in the wrestling room, as an athlete and a coach. Wrestling is a great educational tool.
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Mr. President, we will make your spending request for school construction, we will increase funding for school construction $1.3 billion ... but we want that money to go directly to the school districts that will use it.
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Death just shouldn't be a taxable event.
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We passed an ambitious tax relief package last year, which the president decided to veto, ... This year we will continue to fight for tax relief for working families.
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There may be some things we think will make the bill better, ... It certainly will be in consultation with the White House. But, you know, the president set the limit and I think that's what we're going to work for.
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Seniors need coverage now. We all have a special concern for low-income seniors. They will be fully subsidized by the federal government. All seniors will have insurance against high out-of-pocket costs.
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For sharing your husband with us, for your steadfast love and for your great faith.
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His theory fails a basic test of real economics.
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On this historic day, it is a high honor and rather humbling that a great number of my colleagues have come to me and urged me to lead the House into the 21st century, ... It is a calling that I have not sought. However, it is a duty that I cannot ignore.
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This is no time to pick a leader who is weak on the war and wrong on taxes. George W. Bush is a strong leader with the right vision for America.
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Hurricane Katrina is a wake-up call for our nation. It reminded us of the power of Mother Nature and the need for federal, state and local governments to always be prepared... As we go about rebuilding the Gulf Coast, we welcome the president's proposals as well as the thoughts of state and local leaders.
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Just like families must live within their budgets, the Federal Government must live within its means. We have passed appropriations bills that have been fiscally responsible while recognizing our national priorities.
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You can't jam change down the American people's throat.
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This is the key that opens us up to negotiate.
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Congress will not use Social Security as a pot of gold to fund foreign aid.
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It's a tough time my friends. We need to make sacrifices to ensure our troops have the tools they need in order to get the job done. This budget will help us win the War on Terror.
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We have an agenda that we want to move through.