Jim Gerlach Quotes

The moral and constitutional obligations of our representatives in Washington are to protect our liberty, not coddle the world, precipitating no-win wars, while bringing bankruptcy and economic turmoil to our people.

Residents expect their state leaders to deliver solutions for the people of their state.

The premise of my whole campaign has been not that people need to believe what I say to them, but they need to look at what I have done. And what I have done in the state of Nevada, I have voted over a 100 times against tax and fee increases, poor public policy, and unconstitutional bills.

The president's priority is to protect the safety and security of the American people. That's the physical security of the American people as well as the prosperity of the American people.

How can I convert the enthusiasm of voters into a practical programme of action that meets their desire for economic security and greater prosperity?

We must recognize that the safety and welfare of our people are the real national security issues.

My legislators devote most of their time to attend to people's problems. I want the people to devote more time and contribute to the development of the state.

I will fight hard for my constituents in Congress as I have done in the state Senate.

I'm aware of the urgency to give Italy a government in the fullness of its powers, to reassure the citizens, and to face with utmost commitment and determination international, economic and social priorities.

I simply want to do what I can to have the best Congress possible representing the American people.

Disillusionment can come as fast as a gust, but building faith that the government won't inflate again is like building a new sailboat, a project of years.

I thank all of those deputies who supported the government and gave it a vote of confidence. I believe each of those votes represents a responsible decision to avoid placing our country's membership of the eurozone in danger.

Congress must take responsibility for a new positive direction - an innovative agenda that will lead to a more secure America. Secure communities, secure economies, and a secure quality of life.

While we face economic obstacles that challenge every decision made in Washington, decisions made merely for political gain must stop. It's time to restore civility in Congress. It's time for action where action is needed - all politics aside.

People really are very concerned when they put their head on the pillow at night - they're concerned that America may cease to be what America has been because we are leveraging the future of our children and our grandchildren.

No citizen is apolitical; as a citizen, by definition, has to take interest in public affairs.

If you got problems like unemployment, Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare and there's a guy that's always been there for you and for your family, then you say 'He's a nice guy. I don't know where he came from or how long he's been here, but Charlie Rangel's the man.' That's what I'm relying on.

On Capitol Hill, House Republicans have been doing our part. We've been hard at work developing policies that will help empower all Americans. We're beginning to see results. We reduced taxes for everyone.

Our political leaders must be honest and forthcoming with data that will allow citizens to use facts and figures to judge for themselves what state Social Security is in.

Today, in 2014, Victoria is a better, stronger, more financially secure state than when we came to government four years ago.

Markets are very important but for the government the citizens are more so.

Can we understand - just for the record, we do need the government for a lot of big ticket items.

I look forward to working with our leadership team to advance the causes of smaller government, lower taxes, eliminating terrorism, and providing affordable health care, among other issues.

Our constituents did not send us to Washington to shut down the government. They sent us here to make it more accountable.

Most of the energy devoted to political work is devoted to correcting the effects of mismanagement of government.