Quotes By Mike Rogers

Although I may find the type of programming seen during the 2004 Super Bowl and the 2003 Golden Globe Awards disgusting and disturbing, we must always work hard to defend the cherished freedoms so clearly outlined in our Constitution, including a healthy and free press.

I told them I would work to strengthen and secure Medicare for generations to come, and I told them I would fight for a new prescription drug benefit under Medicare.

We promised new benefits to seniors like preventive screening and diabetes testing. We kept that promise.

It is hard to imagine 10 years is not quite long enough to learn a lesson.

Alabama citizens, like the vast majority of Americans, respect and value the meaning of decency, and appreciate public institutions that reflect the common values of our society.

In our post-9/11 world, our Nation's military deserves, at least the same access to institutions of higher education that any other major employer might enjoy.

Given Ivan's size and power, we must remain vigilant.

I look really bad in one of those orange suits with the numbers on the back. It doesn't do anything for me.

Brown v. Board is the foundation by which all Americans can look for hope - hope for their children, hope for their families, and hope for a better future.

Most of all, our troops from Alabama said they appreciate the care packages from folks back home.

Women and children were slaughtered by the Taliban. You are going to sit down and negotiate with these folks? They never lived up to an agreement. The Pakistanis tried in '08, the Russians tried it when they were there. George Bush tried it in '05. It has never worked.

Brown v. Board helped unite us all, and gave us all great pride knowing we all are truly E Pluribus Unum - one people out of many.

Alabama seniors all across the Third Congressional District continue facing high drug costs.

I've got a lot of folks who want to get rid of TSA, a bunch of them.

As the Pentagon makes plans for the largest troop rotation since World War II, I will work with the Armed Services Committee to help make this proposal a reality.

Most of all, we should remember all of us are capable of individually helping advance the spirit of equality for all.

If you're an Afghan village leader in a small town down around Kandahar somewhere, and you know that the footprint is getting smaller for your security, and the Taliban saying don't forget, I'm going to be back real soon, who is your loyalty going to go through?

Taxpayers don't need any more big government mandates that have proven to be disastrous.

I'm not going anywhere. I will be here for a very long time.

Intelligence is playing a more important role in policymaker decisions than I think I've ever seen in my time in Congress or before.

I am proud that we worked so hard to improve seniors' lives.

Until the Chinese decide to compete fairly it will be up to us to do what we can to further protect our manufacturing base, and ensure we keep the good paying jobs we already have.

I can only hope the federal aid made available today will be sufficient in our recovery efforts, and pray that our citizens continue to be safe from the fallout of this dangerous natural disaster.

The Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2004 helps address the continuing degradation on the broadcast airwaves and helps send a clear message to the broadcast industry that Alabama families, like the rest of American families, have had enough.

Let me be clear: I am not an advocate of censorship.

As an integral part of the Department of Agriculture, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service monitors our Nation's agriculture to protect against agricultural pests and diseases.

Alabama farmers want a chance to complete fairly in Japan, but they can't if the Japanese won't let us in.

The truth is this is a very dangerous world.

CBS's halftime show during the 2004 Super Bowl was a new low for television.

Honda opened its first assembly line in Lincoln in November 2001.