Rick Larsen Quotes

Congress had the opportunity to extend tax relief to working families without increasing the deficit. Instead, we were handed a bill that favors the wealthy and eliminates deductions that benefit the middle class.
Rick Larsen

Working, Congress, Tax

Children are often the silent victims of drug abuse.
Rick Larsen

Children, Often, Silent

America needs to be secure at home and abroad.
Rick Larsen

Home, America, Needs

And we need to maintain our foothold in the fight against terrorism and terrorist groups and respond to any degradation of Iraqi security or stability.
Rick Larsen

Fight, Against, Security

As a co-chair of the State's 2010 Olympics Task Force, I am working to make sure our border crossings are ready to handle the risks and benefits the Games will bring.
Rick Larsen

Working, Sure, State

As many as three million people are expected to attend the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia. The security concerns and economic opportunities are great for both Canada and Washington state.
Rick Larsen

Great, Both, State

As the first Member of Congress from western Washington to serve on the House Agriculture Committee in over 50 years, I am proud to represent the needs of our agriculture community.
Rick Larsen

Proud, Congress, House

Congress must take responsibility for a new positive direction - an innovative agenda that will lead to a more secure America. Secure communities, secure economies, and a secure quality of life.
Rick Larsen

Life, Positive, America

For the past several years, the Meth Caucus has worked to engage the Office of National Drug Control Policy on this issue. We have tried to get their attention that meth requires a strong, comprehensive Federal policy.
Rick Larsen

Strong, Past, Control

I ask the American people to consider the legacy this administration has handed us in the defense budget as we spend billions of U.S. taxpayer dollars without the tools and ability to track these dollars.
Rick Larsen

American, Ask, Ability

I can finally go home and tell the constituents, law enforcement, and leaders in Washington state that Congress is treating the meth problem with the same urgency and commitment that local communities have been treating it with for years.
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Home, Law, Same

I have heard repeated stories of meth users leaving their children unattended for days as they cook, use and then sleep off the intense effects of methamphetamine.
Rick Larsen

Sleep, Children, Leaving

I strongly support tax relief for the middle class.
Rick Larsen

Support, Tax, Class

Methamphetamine is a highly dangerous drug that is wreaking havoc on families and communities throughout this country. The drug's use is spreading across the United States.
Rick Larsen

Country, Dangerous, United

My goal is to ensure the Northern Border is safe, secure and allows for the free flow of travel and commerce.
Rick Larsen

Travel, Goal, Free

Now more than ever, America needs an agenda for real change.
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Change, Real, America

Our ability to effectively engage China and the Arab world rests on shared economic and political interests and mutual understanding.
Rick Larsen

Political, Economic, Ability

Today's global landscape is increasingly interconnected. China and the Middle East play critical roles towards international peace and security.
Rick Larsen

Peace, Today, Play

Washington state's 2nd Congressional District is a major producer of small fruit crops such as raspberries and strawberries. This research center is doing important work to help farmers enhance the quality, yield and marketability of their small fruit crops.
Rick Larsen

Work, Help, Important

We are the greatest country in the world but we are facing serious issues.
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Greatest, Country, Serious

We need a positive economic agenda that invests in the innovation and growth that will create jobs for middle class families and ensure that America remains the world leader.
Rick Larsen

Positive, America, Leader

We need safe communities that are free from methamphetamine and a federal commitment to stand next to state leadership and law enforcement in the fight against this epidemic.
Rick Larsen

Leadership, Fight, Law

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Nationality: American

Type: Politician

Born: June 15, 1965

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