Michael Crapo quotes

Michael Crapo is an American politician who has served as a United States Senator from Idaho. A member of the Republican Party, he is known for his work on banking, tax reform, and energy policy. He continues to play an influential role in shaping fiscal and legislative priorities in Congress. Here are 12 of his quotes:

While our nation faces many challenges that must be met regarding homeland security and our military readiness, it is imperative that we live within our means and wisely spend taxpayer dollars. (Michael Crapo)
Irregular contact with doctors means many men fail to receive any preventive care for potentially life-threatening conditions. In addition, when men do seek care, embarrassment can often prevent them from openly discussing health concerns with their physicians. View quote
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It is not government's job to mandate responsibility on our behalf. We have the intelligence and good sense to make wise consumption choices for ourselves and our children. It is up to us to do what is best for our health and our children's health. View quote
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We simply must look beyond partisan goals and find common ground as Americans. It is imperative that the Members of Congress recognize that partisanship will not serve the American people. View quote
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Our priority must be to build a path towards balancing the budget, and we cannot tolerate growing deficits. View quote
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The Declaration calls us to recognize the inherent equality of all people. And when it becomes unmistakably evident that a government is denying the governed life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, it's the right of people to establish a new government to secure these unalienable rights. View quote
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Even with multiple instruction books, maneuvering the maze of the tax code is costly and time-consuming. View quote
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Simplicity just isn't a word synonymous with taxes. View quote
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I can think of a number of things more interesting to read about than tax law, but few things affect our lives more. View quote
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In January 1776, Thomas Paine issued 'Common Sense,' advocating independence from Great Britain. View quote
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President Bush has had an outstanding Secretary of State in Colin Powell and there are not many people who could replace him, making Condoleezza Rice an excellent choice. (Michael Crapo)
The problem remains that the market is grossly distorted by Canadian unfair trade practices. View quote
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