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I served on the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations of the Committee on International Relations for eight terms. There is a growing realization that Africa's many challenges will increasingly impact the security a...
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Currently, I serve as Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. America has considerable strategic and economic interests in this region. I am active both in Congress and at home on many issues of importance to the U.S., including trade, secur...
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I am a strong supporter of environmental stewardship, but the benefits of the Democrat's Cap and Trade plan are too low and the costs to Americans too high. Cap and trade is one way to attempt to manage pollution - most notably carbon dioxide. In its...
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Our children are our future. While parents are primarily responsible for the upbringing of their children, there are some things we can do so that the most vulnerable do not fall through the cracks. It is imperative that law enforcement and the media...
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The Internet has brought many advantages to our society. The benefits cannot be understated - it is easier for us to stay in touch with our family and friends, while businesses are able to run more efficiently. We can book our travel plans in an inst...
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As a State Senator, I wrote the first stalking law in the country. The California Legislature passed my bill after four women were killed in the space of 6 weeks in Orange County. All four women, fearing for their life, had sought police protection o...
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2014 began with the news that a record 91.8 million Americans are no longer in the labor force. This is the lowest rate of labor participation in the past 35 years. Now, more than ever, we need to allow our small businesses, the job creators and the...
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The future of our country - the doctors, the pilots, and the teachers - lies in our children. We must make certain that every child is in a good school and is learning the basics. The best way to do this is to transfer the focus out of Washington and...
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In the 112th Congress Republicans unveiled the American Energy Initiative. The initiative consists of three general guidelines to address the high cost of energy: 1.) Stop government policies that are driving up gas prices and threatening jobs 2.) Ex...
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I am a senior member of the Financial Services Committee, which oversees the entire financial services industry, including the securities, insurance, banking, and housing industries. The Committee also oversees the work of the Federal Reserve, the Tr...
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I currently serve as Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Previously, I served as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade, and in the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and the Global Environment. The Committee ...
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Congress holds the purse strings of the federal government and therefore has a duty to be good stewards of the taxpayer's hard-earned money. It is important to the national economy that our government spends its money wisely. I joined my colleagues i...
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Problems in our health care system need addressing. But adding more government into a system already dominated by red tape and bloated bureaucracies is not the answer. We are faced with trillion dollar deficits for years to come. Now is not the time ...
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As you may know, the downturn in the housing industry is weighing heavily on our economy. Millions of mortgages continue to spike from their introductory "teaser" rates to rates less appealing. With the nationwide decline in housing prices, many home...
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As Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I am actively involved in bringing attention to many of the unfortunate human rights abuses being committed around the globe. It is important that the international community keeps dialogue open on ...
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Identity theft is the number one consumer complaint and the fastest growing crime in America. The Federal Trade Commission reported 250,854 identity theft complaints in 2010 alone. California ranks number four in the number of victims of identity the...
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As Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I believe that when it comes to immigration policy, national security should be our main priority. This is why I am focused on a sound border enforcement plan. I have held hearings to discuss the pr...
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There are many issues impacting the lives seniors from retirement to Social Security to the rising cost of health care. Social Security will stand as it is for many years to come and current and soon-to-be retirees do not have to worry about it not b...
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Small Businesses are powerful forces in our economy. They represent over 99 percent of all employers in America. In fact, small businesses create 80% of all new jobs. Relieving the heavy tax and paperwork burden put on the shoulders of America's smal...
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As the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike Mullen, said, “The national debt is the single biggest threat to national security.” With total U.S. outstanding debt fast approaching 100 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the rati...
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I am a strong advocate for the taxpayer and have continuously worked to lower taxes for families and small businesses. In recent years, Washington has created an unprecedented level of uncertainty that is stifling businesses. Washington must do more ...
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On the Foreign Affairs Committee, I have the honor of serving as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade. The Subcommittee is at the forefront of some of the most important issues facing our country. My main focus is the...
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Modernizing our transportation system is vital to the economic growth of not only of Orange County, but to the entire nation. I have made improvements along the rail corridor in Placentia, Fullerton and Anaheim one of my transportation priorities. Cu...
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Ed Royce Sr., who served in General Patton's 3rd Army and helped liberate concentration camps in Dachau, and Rep. Royce celebrate the dedication of the WWII memorial on the National Mall. My father is a veteran of WWII and served in a unit that was ...
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