I think it's a self-serving effort to put a political agenda above the safety of our law enforcement officers. Todd Tiahrt More Quotes by Todd Tiahrt More Quotes From Todd Tiahrt Children that are raised in a home with a married mother and father consistently do better in every measure of well-being than their peers who come from divorced or step-parent, single-parent, cohabiting homes. Todd Tiahrt motherfatherchildren Girls are the future mothers of our society, and it is important that we focus on their well-being. The well-being and welfare of children should always be our focus. Todd Tiahrt girlmotherchildren National Guard soldiers, as you know, give up their jobs, their time with their family, make sacrifices to make sure this country is safe. Todd Tiahrt giving-upjobscountry Next month, I will celebrate my 30th anniversary of marriage with my beautiful bride, Vicki. Our marriage has been a blessing. I have gained even more respect for the institution over the past 3 decades and will defend it against attack. Todd Tiahrt anniversarybeautifulpast The well-being and welfare of children should always be our focus. Todd Tiahrt parentingfocuschildren Today, there are more Americans working than ever before in the history of our Nation, and the average wage of those workers is higher than it has ever been in the history of our Nation. Todd Tiahrt workersaveragetoday Well, the economic recovery was successful even though the Democrats opposed the reforms every step of the way. And it is clear the Democrats have no clear plan to strengthen our economy, as Republicans do. Todd Tiahrt recoveryreformsuccessful We remember the heroes who ran into the burning buildings to rescue those trapped inside, and the dauntless passengers on Flight 93 who laid down their lives to save others, including almost certainly those of us in the U.S. Capitol. Todd Tiahrt burningheroremember Well, today, we are in the struggle brought on to us by the terrorists of Islam. It is a war that we did not choose. It was a war that was declared against us as Americans, against our people, against our Constitution. Todd Tiahrt strugglewarpeople For the next century, the Republicans have agreed that we will promote the dignity and future of every individual by building a free society under a limited, accountable government that protects liberty, security and prosperity for a brighter American dream. Todd Tiahrt libertygovernmentdream Additionally, this tax forces family businesses to invest in Uncle Sam rather than the economy. When families are forced to repurchase businesses because of the death tax, that means less money is being invested in new jobs and capital expansion. Todd Tiahrt unclesjobsmean Today, we are now deciding how do we treat those who are choosing to carry out a war against us, non-U.S. citizens who are choosing to take us to task for what we believe and who we are. In this conflict, we have to decide how we are going to try to find these terrorists. Todd Tiahrt tryingwarbelieve Ten years ago, Republicans decided it was time to reform our broken welfare system and give welfare recipients the tools they needed to escape the system and build a better life. Todd Tiahrt brokengivingyears The same tools we need to use to keep this country safe by bringing terrorists to justice, because I guarantee you, if they have the opportunity and the means, they will take American lives. Todd Tiahrt opportunitymeancountry Now is not the time to compromise on the economy. Instead, we should be doing everything in our power to support long-term economic growth. Permanent repeal of the death tax will mean more high-quality, high-paying jobs for Americans. Todd Tiahrt powerjobsmean As Members of Congress, we swear an oath to uphold the United States Constitution. It means something to be an American because we believe in our country, we believe in our people, and we believe in our constitution. Todd Tiahrt meanbelievecountry The bottom line is that the death tax is a tax on the economy because it slows economic growth. Todd Tiahrt economiclinesgrowth My constituents in Kansas know the death tax is a duplicative tax on small businesses and family farms that, in many cases, families have spent generations building. Todd Tiahrt small-businesskansasgenerations I am shocked by the easy attitude of many in the media towards disclosing our Nation's secrets. Todd Tiahrt mediasecretattitude I will continue to work diligently in Congress to ensure that our veterans receive the benefits and care that they have earned and deserve. Todd Tiahrt our-veteransbenefitscare
