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Below is a sampling of Speeches and Floor Statements from Congressman Mica

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  • ON MEMORIAL DAY AND EVERY DAY, LET US REMEMBER ALL THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED OUR NATION
    May 28, 2010  - Madame Speaker: As we recognize Memorial Day 2010, I wanted to remember each of the American Service Members from Florida’s 7th Congressional District who have lost their life to hostile actions since 1996 as reported to me by the U.S. Department of Defense Let us remember all those who ha... More
  • A TRIBUTE TO SENATOR PAULA HAWKINS-MAITLAND POST OFFICE RENAMING
    May 25, 2010  - A TRIBUTE TO SENATOR PAULA HAWKINS-MAITLAND POST OFFICE RENAMING Madame Speaker: As our country pauses to recognize National Missing Children’s Day, I rise to remember one of our former colleagues, Paula Hawkins, who tirelessly championed children and children’s issues and to pay tribute... More
  • On Recognizing National Missing Children's Day
    May 18, 2010  - On Agreeing to H. Res. 1325, Recognizing National Missing Children's Day (Watch the Video Here) Mr. Speaker: First of all, I want to thank Mr. Rooney for introducing this resolution. I urge my colleagues to support the resolution. I thank you for remembering today the missing children's... More
  • RECOGNIZING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BACH FESTIVAL OF WINTER PARK
    May 14, 2010  - RECOGNIZING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BACH FESTIVAL OF WINTER PARK Madame Speaker:  I rise today to bring special recognition to the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park, Florida. This year 2010 marks the 75th Anniversary of this significant cultural organization and its outstanding music ... More
  • Opposition to Obamacare
    Mar 22, 2010  - Madame Speaker, I rise in opposition to the Obamacare proposal that is before the U.S. House today.  Unfortunately, for both the American Taxpayer and millions of our senior citizens this legislation is a bad deal. As crafted, this bill will increase taxes by $569 Billion and cuts Medicare by $523... More
  • Congressman John Mica on Health Care Reform
    Mar 16, 2010  - Congressman John Mica on Health Care Reform (Watch the Video Here) Madam Speaker: My colleagues, the American people, and I think myself included would like to see health care reform. However, there is a lot of room for improvement. There are a lot of people that don't have coverag... More
  • Tribute to Senator Paula Hawkins
    Dec 8, 2009  -  Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, it is with sadness that I report to the House of Representatives the passing of former United States Senator Paula Hawkins. Florida's former State Public Service Commissioner and U.S. Senator died Friday, December 4 in Orlando, Florida. With Paula Hawkins' passing... More
  • Statement Following Passage of H.R. 3962
    Nov 7, 2009  - Despite strong public opposition, the Democrat majority in the House of Representatives will probably pass their health care plan, H.R. 3962 today.  This is a sad day for Congress and in particular a sad day for Americans who lack health care coverage.  While Democrat efforts to resolve health care ... More
  • Recognizing the life of William R. DeCota
    Sep 16, 2009  - Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the life and accomplishments of William R. DeCota, the Director of Aviation for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Bill was one of our Nation’s great aviation leaders. I knew Bill DeCota for the last decade. When I became the Chairman of the ... More
  • Honoring the Life and Accomplishments of Dr. H. Douglas Lee
    Sep 8, 2009  - Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, on August 25th, Florida lost one of its great leaders in education with the passing of recently retired Stetson University President H. Douglas Lee. Not only was Dr. Lee recognized for his outstanding leadership and dedication to Stetson, he was also well known for his cont... More
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