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The number of kids affected by obesity has tripled since 1980, and this can be traced in large part to lack of exercise and a healthy diet. (Virginia Foxx)
Challenging unfairly subsidized products, fighting counterfeit goods and intellectual property theft and holding countries accountable for an unfair currency regime will help American companies remain competitive. View quote
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The American flag is the most recognized symbol of freedom and democracy in the world. View quote
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There is an abundance of misinformation, exaggeration, and blatant lies being spread by interest groups regarding the prospects for embryonic stem cell research. View quote
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From a parent's right to know what their children are doing, to protecting citizens across the country from the growing threat of gang violence, the House Democrat leadership is simply out to lunch. View quote
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(The Republican plan would) make sure we bring down the cost of health care for all Americans and that ensures affordable access for all Americans and is pro-life because it will not put seniors in a position of being put to death by their government. View quote
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(The bill) is emblematic of the attempt by the majority party to control every aspect of our lives. View quote
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China's idea of fair trade is government subsidies of its textile and apparel exports to the United States, currency manipulation, and forgiveness of loans by its government banks. View quote
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China is crippling our manufacturing economy and eliminating our jobs by illegally flooding our markets. View quote
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One poll shows that by 61 percent to 29 percent Americans under 40 say that Social Security needs to be fixed. View quote
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In the face of terrorism, a united front is one of the strongest weapons. (Virginia Foxx)
In times of war, it is often best to look to our history to see how past generations of Americans dealt with the loss of their countrymen in just causes. View quote
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Our brave soldiers and support personnel are engaged in a battle as important as any the United States has ever before waged, for the success of democracy in Iraq is a crucial test of the ideals this Nation was founded upon. View quote
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Republicans are pushing legislation forward that will improve the effectiveness of and bring more accountability to U.S. foreign assistance around the world and bring democracy even further into the light. View quote
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Obesity among young Americans is a serious problem that can have serious ramifications in the long run. View quote
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The life expectancy is much longer today than it was when Social Security was created. View quote
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I like the idea of giving workers control and putting their money into their personal accounts. View quote
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A terrorist network that believes a nation so tested will fold under pressure of a few horrific acts may capture its attention, but will not achieve its submission. View quote
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America does not fight for land, glory or riches. View quote
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Democrats believe they can win at the ballot box by obstructing, and they would rather win the next election than move America forward. View quote
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If we do not make tough decisions now, future Americans will have to make even tougher ones. (Virginia Foxx)
Democrat leaders are not only out of the American mainstream, but are also out of the Democratic mainstream. View quote
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The American people must not buy into the Democrat rhetoric. View quote
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A stem cell is essentially a blank cell capable of becoming another, more differentiated cell-type in the body, such as a skin cell, a muscle cell or a nerve cell. View quote
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Adult stem cells tend not to form tumors. View quote
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