John Shimkus Quotes

• But, also, before I even go on the Medicare prescription drug debate, I always tell the folks in rural Illinois, and I represent 30 counties south of Springfield down to Indiana and Kentucky, that in this bill is the best rural package for hospitals ever passed.

  John Shimkus

• Sometimes in this whole Medicare prescription drug debate, we focus on the prescription drug benefit, and I am glad we do because it is the first time we have ever offered real help to seniors, especially the poor, those in need.

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• I am proud that the Republican Party stands for strong support for the military, and I am sure we will consistently support our men and women serving in dangerous places around the world and their families.

  John Shimkus

• States are looking for low-cost solutions that will enable better communication, while avoiding the danger in which the chain of command breaks down in emergencies. We do not want everyone talking to everyone else all the time.

  John Shimkus

• Modern Armenia survived only because it was the single province controlled, and protected, by the Russian Empire. The rest of the territory within its historical borders is almost wholly devoid of ethnic Armenians.

  John Shimkus

• Various Turkish people invaded southwest Asia during the Middle Ages and carved an empire for themselves from lands occupied by the indigenous Semitic and Indo-European inhabitants.

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• U.S. corn exports to CAFTA countries will benefit from reduced tariffs and duty-free access for corn products.

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• Illinois corn farmers are the Nation’s number two exporter of feed grains.

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• People understand we have a dependence upon foreign oil. What they do not understand and find incredibly ridiculous is that we import refined product just making us more dependent on the industry.

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• As we all know, no crude oil refineries have been built in the United States since 1976. During that time, close to 100 ethanol refineries have been built.

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• Rosa Parks inspired many. She will not be forgotten.

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• Rosa Parks was a woman of strength, conviction, and morality. Her action on December 1, 1955, to defy the law made her a leading figure in our nation’s civil rights history.

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• All the Baltic countries have been steadfast in support of allies of the United States since they gained their independence following the fall of the Soviet Union and have continued to be supportive in the ongoing war on terror.

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• Nitrogen fertilizer is used on all crops produced in this country, but it is a key plant nutrient to produce corn a critical crop to Illinois farmers.

  John Shimkus

• The earth will end only when God declares it’s time to be over. Man will not destroy this earth. This earth will not be destroyed by a flood.

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John Shimkus (15)

Birth:	21st February, 1958
Nationality:	American
Profession:	Politician

About

John Mondy Shimkus was born in Collinsville, Illinois, USA. He is an American Republican politician. He is the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 15th congressional district. He has served in the House since 1997. He earned a BS degree in General Engineering from the US Military Academy, West Point in 1980. He earned an MBA degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 1997. He was elected as Madison County treasurer - the first Republican elected to a countywide post in 10 years. He married Karen Muth in 1987. They have three sons.

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