Top quotes by Jim Sensenbrenner

The principal problem facing our economy today is jobs. Votes: 16

After the last two years of springtime gas price spikes, nearly everyone in Southeast Wisconsin understands that something is wrong with our gasoline regulation and supply system. Votes: 16

Moreover, from reforming the tax code to our immigration system, to commonsense legal reform, President Bush put America on notice that he will continue fighting to make the country, and the world, a better place for future generations. Votes: 15

Several professional athletes have wrongly taught many young Americans by example that the only way to succeed in sports is to take steroids. Votes: 15

These days the temptation to use steroids in sports has become too great for many young athletes. Votes: 15

The Kyoto treaty has failed, and it's failed even in Europe, which has had cap and tax since 2005. Votes: 15

Since September 11th, federal terrorism investigations have resulted in charges against more than 400 suspects, and more than half of them have been convicted. Votes: 15

In a sad twist of fate, the bill to reauthorize the Patriot Act was debated on the floor of the House of Representatives the same day that terrorists struck again. Votes: 14

Football, basketball, and the Olympic sports all have their problems with banned substances. Votes: 12

Congress first took action against steroids by passing The Anabolic Steroids Control Act of 1990. Votes: 12

Baseball has long been a national pastime that many Americans have cherished. Votes: 12

Despite the state of denial exhibited by most Democrats, Americans all across the nation acknowledge that changes are necessary to preserve Social Security for today's younger workers. Votes: 11

Terrorists continue to exploit divisions between law enforcement and the intelligence communities that limit the sharing of vital counterterrorism information. Votes: 11

Despite reforms in steroid control, serious problems still occur in and out of baseball. Votes: 9

Whenever we have had a need for a national security or public safety issue, Congress has always followed the recommendations of the White House, regardless of who is in control, giving them the resources to keep America safe and to enforce our laws. Votes: 9

It is all too evident that our nation, and the governments of other countries, require all the help they can get in order to fight the War on Terrorism against people who have no qualms about taking the lives of innocent men, women, and children. Votes: 9

Sadly, this problem of steroid use is not isolated to baseball. Votes: 8

For too long, opponents of the PATRIOT Act have transformed this law into a grossly distorted caricature that bears no relation to the legislation itself. Votes: 8

The president of the United States, on Inauguration Day, takes an oath to faithfully execute the laws. Those are the laws that are passed by Congress. Votes: 7

In the first State of the Union of his second term, President Bush made clear to Americans tonight that he is not going to play the role of a lame duck President. Votes: 4

What the president is doing is flooding the job market with illegal immigrants that he is giving temporary work permits to. Not fair. Votes: 4

There are over 500,000 registered sex offenders across the country, and statistics have shown that the recidivism rate for those criminals is high. Votes: 4

I personally believe that the solar flares are more responsible for climatic cycles than anything that human beings do Votes: 3

It is essential that we put an end to steroid abuse and set a better example for aspiring young athletes to follow, so that some day, when they make it in the All Star Game, it will be because of their own natural talents, and not because of a performance enhancing product. Votes: 2

The apocalypse is not around the corner. Votes: 2

The elections that have taken place in these countries are a reflection of the lure of Democracy, and the resilience of our men and women in uniform who helped bring freedom to many who never knew what the word truly meant. Votes: 2

I have advocated an entirely different approach than cap and tax, which would be worldwide in application and which emphasizes technology as a way of reducing total emissions. Votes: 2

The President's science advisor, who is a former Harvard professor named Holdren, is involved in the email scandals and covering up the fact that data has been lost, the fact that contrary opinions to the global warming crowd has been squeezed out of scientific journals ... Now this is an international conspiracy. Votes: 0

I believe it is essential to have English as the official language of our National Government, for the English language is the tie that binds the millions of immigrants who come to America from divergent backgrounds. We should, and do, encourage immigrants to maintain and share their traditions, customs and religions, but the use of English is essential for immigrants and their children to participate fully in American society and achieve the American dream. Votes: 0

One of the reasons we require immigrants to learn English before they naturalize is that a person who cannot understand English will not be able to participate in the political community in any but the most limited capacity. Votes: 0

I am a leader in the fight against the national energy tax proposal some Congressional leaders are advocating. I call this bad idea 'cap-and-tax' because of the damage it will do to jobs, manufacturing and our economy. Votes: 0

Extending amnesty to those who came here illegally or overstayed their visas is dangerous waters...We are a nation of laws, and I will evaluate any proposal through that matrix. Votes: 0

You would think that Halloweens tomorrow because of their attempt to scare the American public. Votes: 0