Cliff Stearns, a prominent American politician, served in the U.S. House of Representatives for over two decades, making a lasting impact on public policy. Stearns was known for his deep commitment to fiscal responsibility, healthcare reform, and national security. His leadership and ability to engage with diverse issues demonstrate his dedication to public service and the welfare of his constituents. Stearns' long tenure in politics is a testament to his resilience, showing that through commitment, hard work, and integrity, one can make a real difference in the lives of many.
"In early January I introduced my legislation, which, besides prohibiting Federal funding of human cloning, also expresses the sense of Congress that foreign nations should establish total prohibition on human cloning as well."
"Specifically, I am concerned about the long-term condition of Social Security. I am committed to ensuring that current beneficiaries and those nearing retirement face no reduction in benefits, while preserving this vital program for future generations."
"Last Thursday, our Supreme Court backed that local governments can co-opt private property, and give it to another private entity, for economic development."
"There are so many exceptions to free speech: child pornography, cross burning, libel, fighting words."
"My legislation, the Simple Savings Tax Relief Act of 2005, simply eliminates the taxation of interest earned in savings accounts, such as passbook savings accounts or bank certificates of deposit."
"U.S. economic prosperity is closely tied to the availability of a reliable and affordable supply of energy."
"Although AmeriCorps is making a difference among its participants and the people they serve, we must address homelessness and the need for job training among our veterans."
"I would say to my colleague that the misery index, inflation and unemployment, when added together is the lowest it has been in the last series of Presidents, even going back to Jimmy Carter. So I think the Bush administration is doing a good job."
"The Spy Act strikes a right balance between preserving legitimate and benign uses of this technology, while still, at the same time, protecting unwitting consumers from the harm caused when it is misused and, of course, designed for nefarious purposes."
"First, the firearms industry has been around and has been respected for generations. They provide a valuable service and a highly desirable product to millions of sportsmen and supporters of those second amendment rights."
"The irony of the Supreme Court hearing on these cases last week and of the outright hostility that the Court has displayed against religion in recent years is that above the head of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is a concrete display of the Ten Commandments."