John Shimkus
John Shimkus
John Mondy Shimkusis the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 15th congressional district, since 1997. He is a member of the Republican Party...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth21 February 1958
CountryUnited States of America
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I do believe that it was through divine providence that the Founding Fathers drafted a document that created a government that didn't trust each other - hence the separation of powers. And then, to close the deal, the Bill of Rights was added to continue to protect individual rights and freedoms.
When you go to the polls, ethics and morality should be part of the evaluation.
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We do have a lot of tough work ahead of us, ... how seamlessly we can transition through this adversity.
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U.S. corn exports to CAFTA countries will benefit from reduced tariffs and duty-free access for corn products.
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The public is very forgiving. So we're not trying to obtain some level of perfection that can't be obtained. But if you're straightforward and honest and your constituents trust you, they'll help you get through the times when you fall short.
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I am a Republican because of my military background, my pro-life beliefs, my support for the Second Amendment, and my belief that government should not grow excessively.
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Mr. Speaker, one of the reasons why I became a Republican is because of the Republican Party's consistent support for the military.
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No one came up to me face-to-face and said, 'I want you to keep your promise.'
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States are looking for low-cost solutions that will enable better communication, while avoiding the danger in which the chain of command breaks down in emergencies. We do not want everyone talking to everyone else all the time.
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John, you've done a good job, but you made a promise, and you should stick to it.
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I taught world history. I understand there was an Ice Age... seasons come and seasons go. I do not believe the world's going to end because of the 2 percent man-made greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere. And even if it were, we're not going to stop it.
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It is a bittersweet time for many of us to be here,
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We're home, we're accessible, ... They're the final arbiter on Election Day.... In all reality, they could oust me before I get to the term-limit pledge.
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The expanded use of renewable fuels like E-85 helps stretch domestic oil supply and decrease our reliance on foreign imports of oil.