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It is my belief there is too much concentration of power and spending in Washington.
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The strong arm of government should not force Americans to buy health-care products that they have reasoned objections to.
Jeff Fortenberry
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You cannot classify a whole group of people based upon their religion and determine their intent. That's not fair. It's not American.
Jeff Fortenberry -
I used to be on the Lincoln City Council. You learn that there's never enough money for all of the police officers and fire-fighting apparatus you'd like to have.
Jeff Fortenberry -
Simply looking at the status quo and suggesting that the tax code is sacrosanct and can never change, and that decisions made in the '80s and '90s can never change, is absurd.
Jeff Fortenberry -
The consequence of shutting down the government was not healthy.
Jeff Fortenberry -
The tax code is weighted toward the ultra-wealthy and ultra-wealthy corporations and has created an offshore aristocracy of people who can afford to hire an army of accountants and lawyers. This shifts the tax burden to small businesses, entrepreneurs, and others.
Jeff Fortenberry -
Communities are suffering, children are suffering, and our immigration policy appears in disarray.
Jeff Fortenberry
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You want stability in the world, you have to start with values.
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People can transcend and overcome their differences and be very easily bonded.
Jeff Fortenberry -
Christianity in the Middle East is shattered. The ancient faith tradition lies beaten, broken, and dying.
Jeff Fortenberry -
My degree in theology was an important part of my formation.
Jeff Fortenberry -
Fiscal discipline can turn the economy around.
Jeff Fortenberry -
The responsible use of earmarks can have public benefits.
Jeff Fortenberry
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I belong to the political party that generally fits my philosophical beliefs, but I reserve the right to vote my conscience after careful deliberation. My voting record reflects this.
Jeff Fortenberry -
My responsibility is to make judgments about hard, complex issues that I believe to be right.
Jeff Fortenberry -
Donald Trump has not yet earned my vote. And I'm not simply going to say 'never,' because I do not want to empower Hillary Clinton.
Jeff Fortenberry