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U.S. Representative

John Shimkus is a U.S. Republican politician born on February 21, 1958. He has been serving as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 15th congressional district since 1997. Shimkus focuses on environmental protection, energy policy, and tax issues in Congress.

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“Modern Armenia survived only because it was the single province controlled, and protected, by the Russian Empire. The rest of the territory within its historical borders is almost wholly devoid of ethnic Armenians.”

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“Our government is a gift from God, who calls us to be good stewards of it.”

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“The earth will end only when God declares it's time to be over. Man will not destroy this earth. This earth will not be destroyed by a flood.”

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“I do believe that God's word is infallible, unchanging, perfect.”

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“Sometimes in this whole Medicare prescription drug debate, we focus on the prescription drug benefit, and I am glad we do because it is the first time we have ever offered real help to seniors, especially the poor, those in need.”

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“All the Baltic countries have been steadfast in support of allies of the United States since they gained their independence following the fall of the Soviet Union and have continued to be supportive in the ongoing war on terror.”

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“I am proud that the Republican Party stands for strong support for the military, and I am sure we will consistently support our men and women serving in dangerous places around the world and their families.”

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“So if we decrease the use of carbon dioxide, are we not taking away plant food from the atmosphere?”

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“Genesis 8:22 As long as the earth endures, seed time and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, will never cease. I believe [without evidence] that is the infallible word of God and that's the way it is going to be for his creation. The earth will end only when God declares its time to be over. Man will not destroy this earth. This earth will not be destroyed by a flood.”

“Rosa Parks was a woman of strength, conviction, and morality. Her action on December 1, 1955, to defy the law made her a leading figure in our nation's civil rights history.”

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“U.S. corn exports to CAFTA countries will benefit from reduced tariffs and duty-free access for corn products.”

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“Nitrogen fertilizer is used on all crops produced in this country, but it is a key plant nutrient to produce corn a critical crop to Illinois farmers.”

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“Illinois corn farmers are the Nation's number two exporter of feed grains.”

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“Various Turkish people invaded southwest Asia during the Middle Ages and carved an empire for themselves from lands occupied by the indigenous Semitic and Indo-European inhabitants.”

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“As we all know, no crude oil refineries have been built in the United States since 1976. During that time, close to 100 ethanol refineries have been built.”

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“But, also, before I even go on the Medicare prescription drug debate, I always tell the folks in rural Illinois, and I represent 30 counties south of Springfield down to Indiana and Kentucky, that in this bill is the best rural package for hospitals ever passed.”

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Born: February 21, 1958
Known for: U.S. Representative
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