Bob Ney Quotations

Louis Braille created the code of raised dots for reading and writing that bears his name and brings literacy, independence, and productivity to the blind.

All of us deserve a greater peace of mind, knowing that our children are better protected wherever they are.

Before we move forward with new efforts to lower the barriers to international free trade, we must review the consequences of the policies of the past and address the problems of the present.

In my view, there is nothing more vicious and outrageous than the abuse, exploitation and harm of the most vulnerable members of our society, and I firmly believe that our nation's laws and resources need to reflect the seriousness of these terrible crimes.

We not only have a legal obligation to honor our commitments, we have a moral obligation to provide the coverage we promised to provide to these people.

After two years of hard work and debate, Congress has passed a highway bill that will help fuel our economy by creating roughly 500,000 new jobs, as well as address many critical transportation needs in Ohio and the 18th Congressional District.

Yet, when child sex offenders are brought to justice and serve time for their offenses, they are often released into unsuspecting communities and left free to resume their sexual attacks.

Effective use of Braille is as important to the blind as independent mobility, knowledge in the use of adaptive technology, and the core belief that equality, opportunity and security are truly possible for all people who are blind.

The bottom line in my view is that America's mothers and fathers deserve to have confidence in law enforcement's ability to ensure that their children are being raised in the safest possible environment.

Along with you, I have witnessed the unfortunate rise in gasoline prices that has accompanied the summer driving season and the more recent spike in prices due to Hurricane Katrina.

In the immediate aftermath of the hurricane, I sent a letter to EPA Administrator Stephen L Johnson urging him to waive regulations to allow for the early sale of winter grade fuel to help with gasoline shortages and gasoline prices.

Opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge stands to not only increase the United States' oil reserves by nearly 50 percent, but it will create thousands of good U.S. jobs.

I have worked closely with many of our county commissioners, mayors, local transportation officials, and others to determine project needs in the 18th District, and they deserve a great deal of thanks for today's victory on the House floor.

In addition, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act provides protection for those in the firearms industry from lawsuits arising out of the criminal or unlawful acts of people who misuse their products.

It is outrageous to know that security procedures are apparently so lax at the Department of Veterans Affairs that a single bureaucrat had the ability to put the personal information of over 26 million Veterans at risk for sale to the highest criminal bidder.

In recent years personal injury attorneys and trial lawyers have attacked the food industry with numerous lawsuits alleging that these businesses should pay monetary damages to those who, of their own accord, consume too much of a legal, safe product.

Homeowners and business owners across the country agreed to pay premiums, communities agreed to adopt building codes to mitigate flood dangers, and the Federal Government agreed to provide insurance coverage to policyholders after a disaster.

I have the utmost respect for those who have come to this country legally and have contributed to the great melting pot that is America today. But those who have crossed our borders illegally have broken the law and the law ought to be enforced.

This week I was proud to join with my colleagues to help pass two important, common-sense pieces of legislation that will limit the frivolous lawsuits by trial attorneys and personal injury lawyers that clog our courts and hurt our small businesses.

Common sense solutions to lowering your gasoline bills can go far. Carpooling, taking fewer or shorter road trips, and ensuring that your tires are fully inflated can all help stop the pinch at the pump.

We're not going to put a wall around the Capitol, ... We're going to have perimeter security. We're going to have certain streets that have been blocked and certain ones that are open. But we want a free flow of people into this Capitol with people doing tours, doing the things that people need to do in the people's house in the Congress.

Nearly 100,000 sex offenders remain unregistered, and are moving freely about the country; the risk that they may strike again grows every day.

Nearly 100,000 sex offenders remain unregistered, and are moving freely about the country; the risk that they may strike again grows every day.

I was shocked that he called it pork, as far as I'm concerned (Sulzer) slapped the constituents of the 18th district across the face. I've worked with local officials on both sides of the aisle and on every level, and I've always found a way to (return) taxpayer dollars. We've had a good track record.

I will vote to impeach the president because he has shattered the trust of the American people.

will amount to little if it is not backed-up with real action, and I will work hard to help ensure that happens.

We have an immigration crisis in this country and the Senate needs to act, instead of listening to speeches from the President of Mexico.

When working families pay their heating bill or go to the gas pump they should be confident that they're paying the lowest possible price.

Other measures designed to protect America's youth have met with great success, and the Children's Safety Act will add to their number and efficacy.

as long as the offices continue to need it.

The bill has teeth, it has substance but it doesn't mandate upon our states, ... It doesn't federalize the election process.

It taught us that we didn't have a cohesive structure in place,

They will not be in the member areas,

Their coalition is weak, it really is, ... We have some people this morning who were undecided, then leaning toward yes, and are beginning again to question themselves and change their minds.

I need someone who I talk to about my side of this,

In addition to the unimaginable human toll, Katrina's devastation has wrought havoc on our nation's Gulf Coast energy infrastructure.

In 10 years I've spent two weekends in (Washington) D.C. I live here, my kids go to school here - I haven't lost touch with the people. What I've seen is that Sulzer is making that the issue.

This is a good, responsible bill, ... People are starting to become confused about what Shays-Meehan is anymore.