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John Shimkus

Public-policy-wise, if you want to be consistent, crude oil is a bulk commodity, and you should be able to export it. I would rather the crude go to U.S. refineries to get refined and then export the refined product because we get double, triple the money.

– John Shimkus

John Shimkus

I am a Republican because of my military background, my pro-life beliefs, my support for the Second Amendment, and my belief that government should not grow excessively.

– John Shimkus

John Shimkus

I taught world history. I understand there was an Ice Age… seasons come and seasons go. I do not believe the world’s going to end because of the 2 percent man-made greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere. And even if it were, we’re not going to stop it.

– John Shimkus

John Shimkus

I do believe that it was through divine providence that the Founding Fathers drafted a document that created a government that didn’t trust each other – hence the separation of powers. And then, to close the deal, the Bill of Rights was added to continue to protect individual rights and freedoms.

– John Shimkus

John Shimkus

Saddam Hussein played a terrible game of trying to deceive the world that he had weapons of mass destruction. Everyone bought it. The United States called him on his braggadocio, and we are all paying for the results – especially the American taxpayer.

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John Shimkus

The public is very forgiving. So we’re not trying to obtain some level of perfection that can’t be obtained. But if you’re straightforward and honest and your constituents trust you, they’ll help you get through the times when you fall short.

– John Shimkus

John Shimkus

When you go to the polls, ethics and morality should be part of the evaluation.

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John Shimkus

I do believe in the Bible as the final word of God. And I do believe that God said the Earth would not be destroyed by a flood. Now, do I believe in climate change? In my trip to Greenland, the answer is yes. The climate is changing.

– John Shimkus

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.

– John Shimkus

John Shimkus

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

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.

– John Shimkus

John Shimkus

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

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