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The Straight Story

(48,121 posts)
Tue Jan 28, 2014, 07:51 PM Jan 2014

EXCERPTS: House (R) Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers Delivers the R Address to the nation

EXCERPTS: House Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers Delivers the Republican Address to the Nation

“So tonight I’d like to share a more hopeful, Republican vision – one that empowers you, not the government. It’s one that champions free markets – and trusts people to make their own decisions, not a government that decides for you. It helps working families rise above the limits of poverty and protects our most vulnerable. And it’s one where Washington plays by the same rules that you do. It’s a vision that is fair and offers the promise of a better future for every American.”
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“Because our mission – not only as Republicans, but as Americans, is to once again to ensure that we are not bound by where we come from, but empowered by what we can become. That is the gap Republicans are working to close. It’s the gap we all face: between where you are and where you want to be.”
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“Last month, more Americans stopped looking for a job than found one. Too many people are falling further and further behind because, right now, the President’s policies are making people’s lives harder. Republicans have plans to close the gap…Plans that focus on jobs first without more spending, government bailouts, and red tape…Every day, we’re working to expand our economy, one manufacturing job, nursing degree and small business at a time. We have plans to improve our education and training systems so you have the choice to determine where your kids go to school…to help you take home more of your paycheck...with lower taxes, cheaper energy costs, and affordable health care.”
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“We’ve all talked to too many people who have received cancellation notices they didn’t expect or who can no longer see the doctors they always have. No, we shouldn’t go back to the way things were, but the President’s health care law is not working. Republicans believe health care choices should be yours, not the government’s. And that whether you’re a boy with Down syndrome or a woman with breast cancer, you can find coverage and a doctor who will treat you.”
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“As Republicans, we advance these plans every day because we believe in a government that trusts people and doesn’t limit where you finish because of where you started. That is what we stand for – for an America that is every bit as compassionate as it is exceptional…Our plan is one that dreams big for everyone and turns its back on no one.”

http://www.speaker.gov/press-release/excerpts-house-republican-conference-chair-cathy-mcmorris-rodgers-delivers-republican

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EXCERPTS: House (R) Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers Delivers the R Address to the nation (Original Post) The Straight Story Jan 2014 OP
She's a moron! Suich Jan 2014 #1
The repub plan upaloopa Jan 2014 #2
"Every day we are working to expand our economy...." LOL livetohike Jan 2014 #3
Vegas has the over/under on American flags is 18 1/2. Scuba Jan 2014 #4
I want to see an antebellum mansion staircase again and lots of flags and maybe a nice fireplace livetohike Jan 2014 #6
Oh, THOSE flags! Scuba Jan 2014 #8
The set: How many flags? nt longship Jan 2014 #5
I think 8 is a nice even number livetohike Jan 2014 #7
"and trusts people to make their own decisions, not a government that decides for u " What part of okaawhatever Jan 2014 #9
"As Republicans, we trust the citizens of WVA to drink their contaminated water & to pay for the FSogol Jan 2014 #10
They just say any shit...."but the President’s health care law is not working." kelliekat44 Jan 2014 #11

livetohike

(22,140 posts)
3. "Every day we are working to expand our economy...." LOL
Tue Jan 28, 2014, 07:57 PM
Jan 2014

What a joke this is going to be. Can't wait to see the set design they use this time.

okaawhatever

(9,461 posts)
9. "and trusts people to make their own decisions, not a government that decides for u " What part of
Tue Jan 28, 2014, 08:53 PM
Jan 2014

forced ultrasound, forced lecture, forcing Doctors to make statements that are inaccurate, is government allowing the individual to make decisions?

I could go on, in fact a very nice rant is forming in my mind about free markets and the protectionist measures the Republican party has pushed for business, but I'd be preaching to the choir.




FSogol

(45,478 posts)
10. "As Republicans, we trust the citizens of WVA to drink their contaminated water & to pay for the
Tue Jan 28, 2014, 09:05 PM
Jan 2014

cleanup to preserve corporate profits. Our dream is to not turn our back on any CEO or corporation! Freedumb is on the march!"

 

kelliekat44

(7,759 posts)
11. They just say any shit...."but the President’s health care law is not working."
Tue Jan 28, 2014, 09:08 PM
Jan 2014

Can she in any way back up this statement?

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