George Nethercutt

George Nethercutt
George R. Nethercutt, Jr.is an American politician, author, consultant, columnist and commentator. Nethercutt is the founder and chairman of The George Nethercutt Foundation. He was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 2005, representing Washington's 5th congressional district...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth7 October 1944
CountryUnited States of America
commitment government president
Securing freedom has been a singular commitment of American presidents and patriots in and out of government for generations. But its perpetual continuation is not guaranteed.
I don't want anybody suspecting I am some sheep and part of the Washington D.C. establishment.
beings best country fine good human interests people pleasant surprise
It was a pleasant surprise that there are fine people here, good human beings who have the best interests of the country at heart.
They want the Olympics. We ought to make sure they don't get the Olympics.
song people witness
Songs are often written by people who are witnesses to history,
sheep want establishment
I don't want anybody suspecting I am some sheep and part of the Washington D.C. establishment.
years six i-can
If I can't affect some change in six years, maybe I'm in the wrong place.
effectiveness problem problem-solving
My effectiveness is best placed in solving problems through federal solutions.
thinking nuts said
Some of my friends said, 'You are nuts.' But I think I am right.
airplane unique technology
From computers to information technology to airplanes, it has been America's unique blend of republican government and free-market capitalism that has allowed us to surpass all other nations in history.
rights guarantees-that justice
If succeeding generations of Americans don't understand the concepts of justice, individual rights, free enterprise, capitalism, sovereignty or national security, there can be no guarantee that those concepts - or others like them - will continue.
country responsibility focus
Students who are interested in learning about the environment should not be dissuaded from doing so, but only if they have proved their proficiency in other basic courses, such as U.S. history. Until then, we need to focus on producing well-educated citizens steeped in their country's history and mindful of their civic responsibilities.
winning agriculture committees
If we win, we'll make history, and I'll serve you on the Agriculture Committee.