Roy Blunt quotes

I continue to be a strong believer in the life-saving importance of early detection, and I encourage everyone to be proactive about their preventive screenings. (Roy Blunt)
I think the Tea Party has brought important issues to the table. View quote
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People with mental health problems are almost never dangerous. In fact, they are more likely to be the victims than the perpetrators. At the same time, mental illness has been the common denominator in one act of mass violence after another. View quote
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The Keystone Pipeline is one common-sense step in the right direction to help put more people back to work, reduce prices at the pump, and position our nation for greater energy security now and in the future. View quote
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As a transportation hub, agriculture leader, and home to more than half a million small businesses, Missouri is positioned to be at the cutting edge of growth and innovation in this country. But, we need the right policies to get us there and pro-growth tax cuts and regulatory reform are a critical part of that equation. I couldn't agree more with the president's call to get this done, and I look forward to working with him and my colleagues in Congress to provide much-needed tax relief for Missouri families and small businesses. View quote
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I'm honored today to get the opportunity to serve Missourians, in fact, to be sworn in as Missouri's 45th United States Senator. I look forward to continuing to work for Missourians as I've had an opportunity to do in the past. The moment we face is a moment where people really want to know: Where are the private sector jobs? Why is the government spending so much money? And are we going to live in a country where the government is bigger than the people, or where the people are bigger than the government? I am going to do everything I can to ensure that we live in a country where the people are bigger than the government, and I will continue my conversation with Missourians to be sure that we continue to fight for jobs and commonsense solutions to the problems we face. View quote
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You are more committed to things that you give money to - whether it is a church or a politician. View quote
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I'm interested in being part of a majority in the Senate. View quote
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Law enforcement officials have been candid in identifying ways officers could have handled the situation in Ferguson better, and I trust those recommendations will be helpful as we continue to count on them to protect us. View quote
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Hey, well, I've been a pretty conservative member of congress. View quote
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Somebody was telling me about the French Army rifle that was being advertised on eBay the other day - the description was, 'Never shot. Dropped once. (Roy Blunt)
I was the first Blunt ever elected to anything. View quote
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The way to create jobs is to encourage private sector job creators. View quote
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The shortest path to more American jobs is more American energy and more jobs that relate to American energy. View quote
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It's not long-term debt if the money is immediately paid back. View quote
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If we're going to talk about economic fairness, or about fairness, one of the most pressing economic issues facing families, seniors, and job creators in Missouri and across America is the strain of skyrocketing gas prices. View quote
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I'm very much inclined to be a next-chapter guy instead of a last-chapter guy. View quote
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