Quotes by Virginia Foxx

About Virginia Foxx:

Virginia Ann Foxx is the U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 5th congressional district, which encompasses much of the northwestern portion of the state and a portion of Winston-Salem. Foxx is a member of the Republican Party and was elected Secretary of the House Republican Conference by her colleagues on November 27, 2012.
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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.

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The American flag is the most recognized symbol of freedom and democracy in the world.

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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.

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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.

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If we do not make tough decisions now, future Americans will have to make even tougher ones.

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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.

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The life expectancy is much longer today than it was when Social Security was created.

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The first misconception is that embryonic stem cell research is not legal. The fact is, embryonic stem cell research is completely legal. Research on embryonic stem cells has taken place for years.

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I like the idea of giving workers control and putting their money into their personal accounts.

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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.

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China is crippling our manufacturing economy and eliminating our jobs by illegally flooding our markets.

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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.

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Obesity among young Americans is a serious problem that can have serious ramifications in the long run.

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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.

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In the face of terrorism, a united front is one of the strongest weapons.

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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.

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America does not fight for land, glory or riches.

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Liberty is not the unique right of Americans or even Westerners, but is mankind's right.

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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.

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This is my first term. I was told it was going to be an exciting term, and a lot of things would be done, and I cannot think about something more exciting than save Social Security.

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Author Bio

  • NameVirginia Foxx
  • DescriptionAmerican politician
  • BornJune 29, 1943
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPolitician