Paul Gillmor Professions : Former U.S. Representative Born : February 1, 1939 Died : September 5, 2007 Browse All Authors Top 31 quotes by Paul Gillmor We should not forget, no matter how we quantify it: 'Freedom is not free.' It is a painful lesson, but one from which we have learned in the past and one we should never forget. Paul Gillmor lessons pain past The Declaration of Independence is a sacred part of American history. Paul Gillmor american-history independence sacred Enrolling in the Medicare Prescription Drug Program will be a great savings for most senior citizens. Paul Gillmor senior citizens drug As the cost of gasoline rises and our dependence on foreign oil continues to increase, the effect of sending over $100 billion each year to OPEC nations hurts every American. Paul Gillmor oil hurt years Specifically, the growing threat that sexual predators pose to our Nation's children and their families represents an area where our criminal justice system has failed the American people. Paul Gillmor justice children people The American economy has always been driven by the entrepreneurial nature of its citizens, and blocking access to affordable health care will only suffocate growth within the small business sector of our economy. Paul Gillmor block citizens growth I believe it is incumbent upon Congress to act aggressively to ameliorate fear and help our country take the essential steps that will make our communities and lives safer. Paul Gillmor aquariums believe country Americans in all places and levels of government have begun to consider the areas where we need to prepare ourselves from future threats, including the latest weapon: bio-terror. Paul Gillmor aggravation government needs We must have a relentless commitment to producing a meaningful, comprehensive energy package aimed at conservation, alleviating the burden of energy prices on consumers, decreasing our country's dependency on foreign oil, and increasing electricity grid reliability. Paul Gillmor meaningful country commitment In addition, each barrel of oil we save through conservation further decreases our dangerous reliance on unstable Middle East oil. Paul Gillmor aunt middle-east oil To date, every American citizen has nearly $27,000 in public debt riding on our backs. Paul Gillmor riding dating citizens Insurgents throughout Iraq continue to threaten our efforts and pose a danger to stability in the region. They fight not for their country, but rather against ours. Paul Gillmor iraq fighting country The current system punishes communities which make the investment in creating landfills, only to have them filled by states which refuse to adequately address their waste issues. Paul Gillmor creating issues community The lack of health care coverage has remained very important to me during my time in Congress and as a member of the House Subcommittee on Health, I am working hard with my colleagues to correct these inequalities. Paul Gillmor important house work Among the many important provisions in the energy bill are the creation of an estimated half million new jobs, increased oil production, blackout protection, controlling fertilizer costs by stabilizing natural gas prices and enacting new efficiency benchmarks. Paul Gillmor oil important jobs Following the devastation of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, $3 per gallon gasoline became common and our nation has come under considerable strain. Paul Gillmor hurricanes devastation gasoline Americas health care system provides some of the finest doctors and more access to vital medications than any country in the world. And yet, our system has been faltering for many years with the increased cost of health care. Paul Gillmor doctors country years I represent the views and the values of the people of the district. Paul Gillmor represent values views people It does seem fair to give them the option of a better return. Paul Gillmor fair give better return We haven't had a good energy policy in this country for decades and we're trying to get one. Paul Gillmor good energy trying country Similar Authors Alan Mollohan former-us-representative Bob Inglis former-us-representative Anthony Weiner former-us-representative Ann Marie Buerkle former-us-representative Bobby Schilling former-us-representative Bob Filner former-us-representative All Authors
