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Below is a sampling of Speeches and Floor Statements from Congressman Mica.
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Honoring Sharon K. Fawcett
5/11/11Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Sharon K. Fawcett, the Assistant Archivist for Presidential Libraries, who is retiring after more than 34 years of outstanding public service to the...< Read more > -
HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF SPC. KEITH T. BUZINSKI
4/20/11Mr. Speaker, On Thursday, April 7th, a Central Florida Soldier lost his life in service to our nation from wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire" in Logar Province while assigned to the 2nd...< Read more > -
HONORING THE LIFE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF CLARK MAXWELL, JR.
2/9/11Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and accomplishments of an educator, a statesman and a friend, Clark Maxwell, Jr., who passed away on January 18th. Clark, was born August 21, 1934, in St. Petersburg.< Read more > -
IN MEMORY OF PATRICK D. DEANS
12/17/10Madame Speaker, I rise today in memory of Patrick D. Deans who was killed in military action December 12, 2010 in Afghanistan, Kandahar Province. This 22 year old youthful Army soldier and his family lived in and near...< Read more > -
ON MEMORIAL DAY AND EVERY DAY, LET US REMEMBER ALL THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED OUR NATION
5/28/10Madame Speaker: As we recognize Memorial Day 2010, I wanted to remember each of the American Service Members from Florida's 7th Congressional District who have lost their life to hostile actions since 1996 as reported...< Read more > -
A TRIBUTE TO SENATOR PAULA HAWKINS-MAITLAND POST OFFICE RENAMING
5/25/10A TRIBUTE TO SENATOR PAULA HAWKINS-MAITLAND POST OFFICE RENAMING Madame Speaker: As our country pauses to recognize National Missing Children's Day, I rise to remember one of our former colleagues, Paula Hawkins...< Read more > -
On Recognizing National Missing Children's Day
5/18/10On Agreeing to H. Res. 1325, Recognizing National Missing Children's Day (Watch the Video Here) Mr. Speaker: First of all, I want to thank Mr. Rooney for introducing this resolution. I urge my colleagues to support the resolution.< Read more > -
RECOGNIZING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BACH FESTIVAL OF WINTER PARK
5/14/10RECOGNIZING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BACH FESTIVAL OF WINTER PARK Madame Speaker: I rise today to bring special recognition to the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park, Florida. This year 2010 marks the...< Read more > -
Opposition to Obamacare
3/22/10Madame Speaker, I rise in opposition to the Obamacare proposal that is before the U.S. House today. Unfortunately, for both the American Taxpayer and millions of our senior citizens this legislation is a bad deal. As crafted, this bill will...< Read more > -
Congressman John Mica on Health Care Reform
3/16/10Congressman John Mica on Health Care Reform (Watch the Video Here) Madam Speaker: My colleagues, the American people, and I think myself included would like to see health care reform. However, there is a lot of room for...< Read more > -
Tribute to Senator Paula Hawkins
12/8/09Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, it is with sadness that I report to the House of Representatives the passing of former United States Senator Paula Hawkins. Florida's former State Public Service Commissioner and...< Read more > -
Statement Following Passage of H.R. 3962
11/7/09Despite strong public opposition, the Democrat majority in the House of Representatives will probably pass their health care plan, H.R. 3962 today. This is a sad day for Congress and in particular a sad day for American...< Read more > -
Recognizing the life of William R. DeCota
9/16/09Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the life and accomplishments of William R. DeCota, the Director of Aviation for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Bill was one of our Nation's great aviation leaders.< Read more > -
Honoring the Life and Accomplishments of Dr. H. Douglas Lee
9/8/09Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, on August 25th, Florida lost one of its great leaders in education with the passing of recently retired Stetson University President H. Douglas Lee. Not only was Dr. Lee recognized for his outstanding leadership and dedication< Read more > -
HONORING THE LIFE OF STAFF SERGEANT JASON DAHLKE
9/8/09Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to Staff Sergeant Jason Dahlke, 29, who died August 29, 2009, while serving our nation in Afghanistan on his sixth deployment in support of the War on Terror.< Read more > -
Orlando Tea Party
7/14/09Mr. MICA. Madame Speaker, On March 21, 2009, hundreds of Central Floridians gathered in Orlando to express their grievances regarding the recent actions of their federal officials in dramatically expanding our federal spending,...< Read more > -
STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF HRES 34, REGARDING ISRAEL'S RIGHT TO DEFEND ITSELF IN GAZA
7/10/09Madame Speaker, I strongly support Israel's right to defend itself against the Hamas terrorist attacks. Until Israeli citizens can live without fear of these attacks, Israel is justified in its effort to maintain national security...< Read more > -
STATEMENT REGARDING H.R. 627, THE CREDIT CARD BILL of RIGHTS
7/5/09Mr. MICA. Madame Speaker, Though I found several provisions in this bill today to be good, I am afraid that in the long-run this legislation will hurt credit card consumers, so I reluctantly voted against it.< Read more > -
The Hon. John L. Mica Commends the University of Florida
1/21/09Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, I wanted to join others in congratulating the University of Florida on winning the recent National College Football Championship. As a 1967 graduate of the university, I am proud of the athletic accomplishments...< Read more > -
VOTE AGAINST THE NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
11/17/93VOTE AGAINST THE NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT Mr. MICA. Mr. Chairman, along with my Florida colleagues, I have worked during the past months to improve a treaty, side agreements, and the enabling legislation...< Read more > -
HOUSE CRIME BILL IS SMOKE AND MIRRORS
11/8/93HOUSE CRIME BILL IS SMOKE AND MIRRORS Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, last week, the House of Representatives and its leadership robbed the already victimized American people. With their famous smoke and mirror routine they flashed more cops on the...< Read more > -
PRESIDENT REFUSES TO CALL NATIONAL GUARD TO END VIOLENCE IN DC
10/28/93PRESIDENT REFUSES TO CALL NATIONAL GUARD TO END VIOLENCE IN DC Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, under the Constitution, the President has the authority to call out the National Guard to help stem the murder and violence in the...< Read more > -
UNITED STATES POLICY REGARDING HAITI
10/27/93UNITED STATES POLICY REGARDING HAITI Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, first, I want to thank the gentleman from Georgia [Mr. Hutchinson] for bringing this matter before the House. I come from the State of Florida. I wanted to...< Read more > -
SUPPORT CALLING NATIONAL GUARD TO END VIOLENCE IN DC
10/26/93SUPPORT CALLING NATIONAL GUARD TO END VIOLENCE IN DC Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, this morning the Statue of Freedom that we replaced Saturday atop the dome of the U.S. Capitol must have wept when she learned that...< Read more > -
SUPPORT CALLING NATIONAL GUARD TO END VIOLENCE IN DC
10/26/93SUPPORT CALLING NATIONAL GUARD TO END VIOLENCE IN DC Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, this morning the Statue of Freedom that we replaced Saturday atop the dome of the U.S. Capitol must have wept when she learned that...< Read more > -
US CAPITOL ANNIVERSARY
10/22/93US CAPITOL ANNIVERSARY Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask that each of us in Congress and all Americans take a moment to remember the historical significance of this weekend.< Read more > -
US CAPITOL ANNIVERSARY
10/22/93US CAPITOL ANNIVERSARY Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask that each of us in Congress and all Americans take a moment to remember the historical significance of this weekend.< Read more >