And, finally, as a Republican, I believe it is important to keep our word and keep our covenant, and that is exactly what we should do with the Wright amendment today.
Michael Burgess

As a Republican, I am all for competition.
Michael Burgess

Especially today, given the tight fiscal situation that many States and localities face, the use of transportation facilities that pay for themselves without additional Federal funding is essential.
Michael Burgess

I believe that States should be credited for their non-Federal investment in revenue-generating transportation facilities to address their regional transportation needs.
Michael Burgess

In a system where the cost of care is hidden by taxes levied on your income, property, and business activities, it is no wonder why so many Americans rely on Medicaid to pay their long term care.
Michael Burgess

In my district back in Texas, significant because we have a big solar panel production plant in Keller, Texas, we have a wind turbine plant in Gainesville, Texas, up in Cook Country.
Michael Burgess

In times such as these, people should recognize that evil knows no borders, knows no limits and knows no compassion. Those around the globe that value freedom must continue to persevere even in the darkest of times.
Michael Burgess

Most Americans have some experience with nursing homes or other long term care settings, and nearly half have had a family member or close friend in a home in the past three years.
Michael Burgess

No one can truly be prepared for such devastation and pure malevolence, but the United Kingdom can always look to the United States as an ally resolved to stand firm in the war on terrorism.
Michael Burgess

Nuclear power is an important part of our domestic fuel mix.
Michael Burgess

Nuclear power is here to stay, and we need to support a strong domestic uranium industry.
Michael Burgess

Nuclear power will help provide the electricity that our growing economy needs without increasing emissions. This is truly an environmentally responsible source of energy.
Michael Burgess

On January 1, 2006, Medicare will begin to offer a prescription drug benefit, and for the first time, it will place an emphasis on preventive care and early treatment of disease.
Michael Burgess

Our community in North Texas is fortunate to have two thriving airports. We serve millions of satisfied customers and employ hundreds of thousands of North Texans. We should not jeopardize that which is working well already.
Michael Burgess

Our Nation is in great need of young men and women of character to lead in every arena of our society.
Michael Burgess

The fact remains that most of us are anesthetized to the true cost and true value of long term care insurance.
Michael Burgess

The Leadership Training Institute of America is a cultural think tank providing training and opportunity in leadership development and cultural dynamics.
Michael Burgess

The Leadership Training Institute of America trains and equips young men and women to be leaders with high standards of personal morality and integrity.
Michael Burgess

There are no bona fide treatments available for embryonic stem cells. There is nothing in the laboratory, and there is certainly nothing in the clinics available to patients.
Michael Burgess

To be able to detect the outbreak of avian flu anywhere in the world is going to require a partnership of several countries that will share information and samples, but it is important to remember a threat anywhere is a threat everywhere.
Michael Burgess