Dennis Hastert Professions : Former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Born : January 2, 1942 Browse All Authors Top 38 quotes by Dennis Hastert The sport of wrestling is a tremendous builder of the values and characteristics which are needed to succeed in any walk of life. Much of what I have managed to achieve in life I owe directly to the years I spent in the wrestling room, as an athlete and a coach. Wrestling is a great educational tool. Dennis Hastert athlete education sports The federal government seeks to control and regulate the Internet, but the last thing this Congress should be doing is trying to stifle public debate online. Dennis Hastert aggravation government trying What makes America great is that we can come together during times of national tragedy. Dennis Hastert tragedy together america America's economy is resilient, and I am confident that Republican pro-growth policies will continue to keep our economy growing - just as it has since after the September 2001 terrorist attacks. Dennis Hastert growing growth america You can't jam change down the American people's throat. Dennis Hastert jam change people It's estimated for every $1 billion we spend on road construction, nearly 48,000 jobs are created. Dennis Hastert billions construction jobs Wrestling is a one-on-one experience and if something goes wrong you can't point a finger and blame somebody else. What you do is up to you. And yet it's a team sport, because whether your team wins or loses is a result of the cumulative effect of the matches. Wrestling is a great confidence builder because it's not all about strength. You have to use your balance and skill and technique and if you do, you can overcome a lot of muscle and bulk guys, and even those who have natural ability. Basically, you can out-technique an opponent. Dennis Hastert team sports wrestling Today, nearly 40 percent of a senior's healthcare spending is on pharmaceutical medications. Dennis Hastert healthcare senior today By restraining spending and by cutting the deficit, Republican policies are helping to keep our economy strong. Dennis Hastert cutting strong helping President Reagan was a leader at a time when the American people most needed leadership. He outlined a vision that captured the imagination of the free world, a vision that toppled the Communist empire and freed countless millions. Dennis Hastert imagination leadership people It is only in Washington where many still have a lingering animosity for the political parties. My friends, we need to get over it. Dennis Hastert political party needs One way we gave small businesses more money to invest was by extending tax provisions on expensing. This allows businesses to immediately write off things like equipment, without being burdened by depreciation requirements. Dennis Hastert requirements writing way The illegal drug trade is the financial engine that fuels many terrorist organizations around the world, including Osama bin Laden. Dennis Hastert liberty drug organization Trade creates jobs and lifts people out of poverty. And when that happens, societies stabilize and grow. And there is nothing like a stable society to fight terrorism and strengthen democracy, freedom and rule of law. Dennis Hastert fighting law jobs Death just shouldn't be a taxable event. Dennis Hastert events You know, when companies who have made a commitment and have legacy costs and all of a sudden want to walk away from that commitment and lay it on the federal government, that's a problem. It's a fiscal problem for us. Dennis Hastert legacy government commitment Our economy is robust and will remain strong as more Americans who want a job find one. Republican economic policies based on tax relief are working for the American people. Dennis Hastert strong jobs people Just like families must live within their budgets, the Federal Government must live within its means. We have passed appropriations bills that have been fiscally responsible while recognizing our national priorities. Dennis Hastert priorities government mean On Capitol Hill, House Republicans have been doing our part. We've been hard at work developing policies that will help empower all Americans. We're beginning to see results. We reduced taxes for everyone. Dennis Hastert empowering house helping With more than 67 percent of the Nation's freight moving on highways, economists believe that our ability to compete internationally is tied to the quality of our infrastructure. 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