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Former U.S. Representative

Cliff Stearns is a former U.S. Representative from the United States, born on April 16, 1941. He has held several significant positions during his political career and made contributions to the United States in various fields.

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“I continue to meet people who have had their Web pages hijacked, their browsers corrupted, in some cases, their children exposed to inappropriate material from these dangerous programs hidden in their family computers.”

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“Today's terrorists are pursuing a distinct route. They are increasingly attacking civilians in symbolic targets, such as those of economic importance, or venues of bustling life like public transportation or entertainment, like nightclubs.”

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“U.S. economic prosperity is closely tied to the availability of a reliable and affordable supply of energy.”

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“Certainly, the murder of civilians for political statement did not just begin on September 11, 2001.”

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“I believe that we should allow younger workers to contribute toward a personal account that they own, as long as it is coupled with deficit reduction measures that enhance the long-term condition of Social Security.”

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“Canada is currently the only major industrialized country in the world that does not allow any private administration of health care services that are provided by the public system.”

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“The Spy Act prohibits keystroke logging, hijacking, and phishing.”

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“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.”

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“Mr. Speaker, the fact of the matter is that the Ten Commandments are a historical document that contains moral, ethical, and legal truisms that any person of any religion or even an atheist can recognize and appreciate.”

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“On September 11, the murders of World Trade Center employees and visitors took the lives of numerous nationalities, ethnic groups and religious followers.”

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“At the bottom, the elimination of spyware and the preservation of privacy for the consumer are critical goals if the Internet is to remain safe and reliable and credible.”

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“As the economy grows, so will the demand for energy.”

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“Perhaps these Ten Commandments cases will be the turning point in the legal war against religion.”

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“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.”

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“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.”

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“Since 1994, unemployment rates are lower. Median household income is higher. A greater percentage of Americans are graduating from college. Home ownership rates are higher. And the violent crime rate has decreased.”

“But in my district I have heard from law enforcement officials and across the State of Florida about how much this JAG funding helps them fight crime, and to protect and serve the citizens within their jurisdiction.”

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“I think the American people, understandably, have sort of lost faith in the United Nations.”

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“Markets rebounded quickly from morning jitters after the London Thursday terrorist bombing.”

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“We are the biggest donor to the United Nations, contributing 22 percent of the regular operating budget and nearly 27 percent of the peacekeeping budget.”

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“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.”

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“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.”

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Born: April 16, 1941
Known for: Former U.S. Representative
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