Completing Route 11 is first and foremost about public safety. |
For many of us in government, it represented a tragic failure in national security, ... For thousands of American families -- some of them right here in eastern Connecticut-- it was a more personal day. |
General Newton was our hero, ... And, when the chairman said he strongly supported the motion — boy, that was a great relief. |
I am so pleased to be in a place that was, has been, and always will be the submarine capital of the world, |
I don't call it political favors, |
I have always opposed the use of eminent domain strictly for economic development purposes. Eminent domain should be used in only the most unique of circumstances and be limited to a larger public interest. |
I remain opposed to changes the bill would make to food stamps, Medicaid, student loan programs and payments to help states enforce child support agreements, |
I think I have been a good soldier, ... So you can imagine my shock on May 13 when the only base in my state, which happens to be 10 minutes from my house, was on the list. |
I want to ask the first lady to sign it. |
I will vote against any bill that takes Social Security tax dollars and diverts them to any other purpose than Social Security benefits. |
Indictments of any kind are serious, ... That being said, let's not forget that an indictment is not a conviction. We still have due process in this country. |
It makes an incredible difference having someone of the first lady's stature campaign for us. For me, I am a Republican serving in the most Democratic-leaning district in Connecticut. That means I run for re-election every day in a way. And Connecticut Republicans consistently vote as moderates. We are middle-of-the-road members of Congress. That's what makes us different than say Republicans in Montana or Texas. We are a diverse lot. |
It was incredibly tense, |
My opponents attitude is, 'If it moves, tax it, if it keeps moving, regulate it and when it stops, subsidize it." |
Oh God, I'm so excited. We're marathon runners, and marathon runners focus on the goal. The goal was always today and we wanted to pace ourselves for today. We broke the tape today. We won. |