Cliff Stearns quotes

U.S. economic prosperity is closely tied to the availability of a reliable and affordable supply of energy. (Cliff Stearns)
Mr. Speaker, the fact of the matter is that the Ten Commandments are a historical document that contains moral, ethical, and legal truisms that any person of any religion or even an atheist can recognize and appreciate. View quote
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Perhaps these Ten Commandments cases will be the turning point in the legal war against religion. View quote
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At the bottom, the elimination of spyware and the preservation of privacy for the consumer are critical goals if the Internet is to remain safe and reliable and credible. View quote
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The irony of the Supreme Court hearing on these cases last week and of the outright hostility that the Court has displayed against religion in recent years is that above the head of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is a concrete display of the Ten Commandments. View quote
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I think the American people, understandably, have sort of lost faith in the United Nations. View quote
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As the economy grows, so will the demand for energy. View quote
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I believe that we should allow younger workers to contribute toward a personal account that they own, as long as it is coupled with deficit reduction measures that enhance the long-term condition of Social Security. View quote
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Certainly, the murder of civilians for political statement did not just begin on September 11, 2001. View quote
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Canada is currently the only major industrialized country in the world that does not allow any private administration of health care services that are provided by the public system. View quote
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Today's terrorists are pursuing a distinct route. They are increasingly attacking civilians in symbolic targets, such as those of economic importance, or venues of bustling life like public transportation or entertainment, like nightclubs. (Cliff Stearns)
I continue to meet people who have had their Web pages hijacked, their browsers corrupted, in some cases, their children exposed to inappropriate material from these dangerous programs hidden in their family computers. View quote
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The Spy Act strikes a right balance between preserving legitimate and benign uses of this technology, while still, at the same time, protecting unwitting consumers from the harm caused when it is misused and, of course, designed for nefarious purposes. View quote
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First, the firearms industry has been around and has been respected for generations. They provide a valuable service and a highly desirable product to millions of sportsmen and supporters of those second amendment rights. View quote
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We are the biggest donor to the United Nations, contributing 22 percent of the regular operating budget and nearly 27 percent of the peacekeeping budget. View quote
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Markets rebounded quickly from morning jitters after the London Thursday terrorist bombing. View quote
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But in my district I have heard from law enforcement officials and across the State of Florida about how much this JAG funding helps them fight crime, and to protect and serve the citizens within their jurisdiction. View quote
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Since 1994, unemployment rates are lower. Median household income is higher. A greater percentage of Americans are graduating from college. Home ownership rates are higher. And the violent crime rate has decreased. View quote
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In early January I introduced my legislation, which, besides prohibiting Federal funding of human cloning, also expresses the sense of Congress that foreign nations should establish total prohibition on human cloning as well. View quote
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Specifically, I am concerned about the long-term condition of Social Security. I am committed to ensuring that current beneficiaries and those nearing retirement face no reduction in benefits, while preserving this vital program for future generations. View quote
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On September 11, the murders of World Trade Center employees and visitors took the lives of numerous nationalities, ethnic groups and religious followers. (Cliff Stearns)
The Spy Act prohibits keystroke logging, hijacking, and phishing. View quote
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I would say to my colleague that the misery index, inflation and unemployment, when added together is the lowest it has been in the last series of Presidents, even going back to Jimmy Carter. So I think the Bush administration is doing a good job. View quote
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Although AmeriCorps is making a difference among its participants and the people they serve, we must address homelessness and the need for job training among our veterans. View quote
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Last Thursday, our Supreme Court backed that local governments can co-opt private property, and give it to another private entity, for economic development. View quote
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Cliff Stearns

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Occupation: American Politician
Born: April 16, 1941
Quotes count: 27

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