“We don't want the federal government to shut down. It is so inappropri...” — Marsha Blackburn Quote

“We don't want the federal government to shut down. It is so inappropriate, and it is not respectful of the people that have sent us here to do our jobs.”

“FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell has said that several foreign dignitaries personally spoke to him about creating a new Internet user fee to subsidize an international universal service fund at the expense of traditional end users.”

“In this dangerous world that we live in, where hatred and violence and natural disasters sometimes collide to almost overwhelm us, we each can help in some way.”

“When more land is locked up by the federal government, real people suffer, and opportunities for future prosperity are reduced.”

“Loggers and mills in Maine and across the country deserve fair trade policies and more support from our federal government.”

“The federal government spends millions to run the Postal Service. I could lose your mail for half of that.”