Brian Baird Quotes

It is our responsibility as Americans to provide for the families of those who have died to defend our nation. Raising the military death benefit is not a Democrat or Republican issue - it is an American issue.
Brian Baird

Death, American, Nation

Governing isn't as easy as you think. Many of you have taken pledges that are contradictory - to balance the budget and cut taxes, for example. You must be honest about the numbers, since our annual deficit now exceeds all discretionary spending combined.
Brian Baird

Honest, Easy, Balance

I find it is increasingly difficult to spend the time I need with my family and at the same time do the job that needs to be done.
Brian Baird

Family, Time, Job

If you set as your goal to roll back the size of government, you have an obligation to answer the tough questions and show real courage, not just appeal to ideology. Treat the voters like adults.
Brian Baird

Government, Courage, Real

When I was first elected I was puzzled why they were holding events in my honor as a mere freshman. I asked myself, why is a federal entity so involved in political activity?
Brian Baird

Political, Why, Honor

With random urinalysis, there's a clear choice - either get high or go to jail.
Brian Baird

Choice, High, Either

You don't get real reform by pandering to every special interest. With cap and trade we wound up with a bill that didn't accomplish much, was enormously complicated and expensive.
Brian Baird

Real, Special, Interest

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Nationality: American

Type: Politician

Born: March 7, 1956

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