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The California Emergency Drought Relief Act (HR 5781)

December 3, 2014

The California Emergency Drought Relief Act (HR 5781)

House Floor Debate Remarks in Support
Monday, December 8, 2014

Congressman Tom McClintock

California's regulatory drought was causing enormous economic damage and human hardship long before the historic natural drought that has now stricken the state; and through all of those years the House has passed legislation, repeatedly, to address it.

Issues:California Water CrisisNatural Resources Committee

Strength and Security Seminar - Concerned Veterans for America

December 2, 2014

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Congressman McClintock delivered the following remarks at a forum on national strength and security in Washington, D.C. hosted by Concerned Veterans for America

Strength and Security Seminar
Concerned Veterans for America

December 2, 2014

The foreign threats to our nation's strength and security abound, but they at least have the advantage of being clearly defined – indeed, they declare themselves at every opportunity.

In Memory of Deputy Danny Oliver and Detective Michael Davis

November 18, 2014

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In Memory of Deputy Danny Oliver and Detective Michael Davis
House Chambers, Washington, D.C.
November 18, 2014

Mr. Speaker:

On October 24, Sacramento County Sheriff's Deputy Danny Oliver and Placer County Detective Michael David Davis were wantonly gunned down in one of the most cold-blooded rampages in the history of either county.

By all accounts, these were exemplary law enforcement officers, fathers, husbands, sons and neighbors.

Angels Camp Third Annual Gold Rush Day

October 19, 2014

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Angels Camp, California
October 18, 2014

The history of Angels Camp is the history of California and the history of westward expansion.

We don't celebrate westward expansion these days as we did a generation ago, but we ought to.

Remarks in Opposition to Authorizing the Arming and Training of FSA (Free Syrian Army)

September 17, 2014

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All of us recognize the threat posed to our nation by the Islamic State. The question before us is whether to arm and train supposedly vetted elements of the Free Syrian Army as a proxy ground force.

Lake Tahoe Summit

August 19, 2014

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I want to thank Senator Feinstein for hosting this year's summit and for directing its attention to the threat of catastrophic wildfire, the greatest natural threat facing the Lake Tahoe region.

Issues:Forest FireLocal IssuesNatural Resources Committee

In Defense of Israel

July 30, 2014

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We are watching the rise of Islamic fascism on a scale unprecedented in modern times. It may be wrapped in different symbols and trace its genealogy through a different line, but at its core, it is fascism. Listen to its virulent anti-Semitism, the explicit promise of genocide, the utter rejection - indeed, disdain - for fundamental principles of democracy, justice and human rights. There can be no doubt what is happening. European fascism might have consumed all of Europe except for one gritty holdout - for more than a year, Great Britain stood in the breach. Had it fallen, the consequences would have been unthinkable.

The Border Crisis

July 24, 2014

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Wherever I go, people express a growing anger over the illegal immigration that is overwhelming our southern border. People ask me: "How can we talk about securing the border...

Issues:Government Regulation

Endangered Species Act Reform

July 23, 2014

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The Endangered Species Act serves a great cause: to prevent the extinction of any species because of human activity. But as Eric Hoffer warned, "Every great cause begins as a movement, becomes a business, and eventually degenerates into a racket." Unfortunately, in the last four years, the ESA has become the basis for an explosion of lawsuits seeking to force hundreds of new species listings. Many of these suits are funded at taxpayers' expense, which in turn require federal, state and local agencies to spend even more taxpayer money to respond.

Issues:Natural Resources Committee

Ending Energy Subsidies

July 10, 2014

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Requiring energy companies of all kinds to fund their own research and development programs rather than continuing to require taxpayers to subsidize their activity to the tune of $3.1 billion.