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U.S. Representative

Jeff Miller is an American politician born on June 27, 1959. He served as a U.S. Representative, representing Florida's 1st Congressional District. During his political career, Miller focused on issues such as military affairs, environmental protection, and public safety.

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“You know how sometimes you meet people and it's like you hardly have to explain yourself to them? Like you’re two people that have always been in the same club, but you’re just meeting for the first time?”

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“Sometimes I remind myself that most people are good … and maybe are going through something tough”

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“It’s funny how people can live with one another but still be so far apart.”

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“I mean, not having a parent is tough. But having a parent that doesn’t want you … well, that’s almost worse.”

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“The library. It’s one of my favorite places.”

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“...the facility at Guantanamo Bay is necessary to national security.”

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“God gave us cats so that we would have an example of how we treat Him-mainly that we totally ignore Him as we go about our lives, but when we want something we will start to purr and figuratively rub ourselves against His legs to gain His attention for our wants.”

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“I think the choice option is critical to give the veteran an opportunity, if they choose to do so, to opt out. We have done that in this particular piece of legislation for those that have been waiting in line, and particularly for those that live 40 miles or more from a VA facility.”

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“Neither one of us believe that you can fix the culture from within by just throwing money and people at the system. There has to be a systemic change within the system.”

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“I think one of the first steps - and I'm glad we were able to reach, again, a bipartisan agreement - is an accountability side. People are still shocked to find out that many of the same people that have been involved in really lying about the numbers in regards to wait time are still on the job. What we have done is we have come up with a crafted piece of bipartisanship that will, in fact, give the secretary the ability to fire those that have lied to him with an appeal process built in. I think that that will send a clear message to those who want to fudge the numbers.”

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“The willingness of America's veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.”

“According to the U.S. Census, the most common reason people give for not voting is that they were too busy or had conflicting work or school schedules.”

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“As a strong supporter of our 2nd Amendment rights, I believe tougher enforcement of our nation's existing gun laws must be done before any more laws are enacted and put on the books.”

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“With a nation at war against terrorism and our men and women on the front line defending our homeland from abroad, resources need to be prioritized and allocated properly.”

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“The American flag, Old Glory, standing tall and flying free over American soil for 228 years is the symbol of our beloved country. It is recognized from near and afar, and many lives have been lost defending it.”

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“In our open society, we are inclined to give to the less fortunate for the pure goodness of giving. We open our home to those who are alone on this holiday to spread some warmth into the life of another.”

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“I, in fact, have been involved in the construction of and the management of wastewater treatment plants”

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“I've often argued that oil and gas exploration is a state's rights issue. It is abundantly clear that the State of Florida does not want drilling to negatively affect its beaches and shores”

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“I have always been a firm believer in the longstanding American principle of having the right to bear arms and I will remain committed to see that this freedom is not infringed upon, revoked, or limited in any way”

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“Reconciliation is a special budget procedure to change entitlement and tax laws. It cannot be filibustered and requires only a simple majority in the Senate to be passed. It is primarily intended for deficit and mandatory spending reduction”

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“All are free to believe or not believe; all are free to practice a faith or not. But those who believe must be free to speak of and act on their belief”

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“Democrats have no agenda, no plan for the future, and no sense of leadership”

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“That future depends on the values of self-government, our sense of duty, loyalty, self-confidence and regard for the common good. We are a diverse country, and getting more diverse. And these virtues are what keep this great country together.”

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“I was in a very deep state of shock after that. I had raised my horse since he was six months old and he was more like a child to me, so I took it very hard. They never caught who did it and the stable did a great job of covering facts up so it couldn't be proved that it was the direct result of the article, but the coincidence was striking.”

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“But recently it seems that each time I vote, I am being asked to compromise my conservative ideals and my commitment to the American taxpayer simply for the benefit of political gain.”

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“I think it's unconscionable for a Senator from Massachusetts to come down here and tell the people of Florida what's right for them. It's arrogant and irresponsible.”

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“We need religion as a guide. We need it because we are imperfect. Our government needs the church, because only those humble enough to admit they are sinners can bring to democracy the tolerance it requires in order to survive.”

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“The democratic process is only as great as the people who participate in it.”

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“The 2004 Election marks the first time in modern political history that Republican voter turnout matched Democratic turnout in a presidential election year.”

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“Far too often we see attention paid to the firearm and not the criminal.”

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About the Author

Born: June 27, 1959
Known for: U.S. Representative
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