Virginia Foxx Quotes

The American flag is the most recognized symbol of freedom and democracy in the world.

[The Republican plan will] make sure we bring down the cost of health care for all Americans and that ensures affordable access for all Americans and is pro-life because it will not put seniors in a position of being put to death by their government.

There is an abundance of misinformation, exaggeration, and blatant lies being spread by interest groups regarding the prospects for embryonic stem cell research.

The number of kids affected by obesity has tripled since 1980, and this can be traced in large part to lack of exercise and a healthy diet.

Democrats believe they can win at the ballot box by obstructing, and they would rather win the next election than move America forward.

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on you.

From a parent's right to know what their children are doing, to protecting citizens across the country from the growing threat of gang violence, the House Democrat leadership is simply out to lunch.

America does not fight for land, glory or riches.

One poll shows that by 61 percent to 29 percent Americans under 40 say that Social Security needs to be fixed.

The American people must not buy into the Democrat rhetoric.

Liberty is not the unique right of Americans or even Westerners, but is mankind's right.

Democrat leaders are not only out of the American mainstream, but are also out of the Democratic mainstream.

China is crippling our manufacturing economy and eliminating our jobs by illegally flooding our markets.

China's idea of fair trade is government subsidies of its textile and apparel exports to the United States, currency manipulation, and forgiveness of loans by its government banks.

Challenging unfairly subsidized products, fighting counterfeit goods and intellectual property theft and holding countries accountable for an unfair currency regime will help American companies remain competitive.

The life expectancy is much longer today than it was when Social Security was created.

This bill reminds me of the tactics of the former Soviet Union - and we know how successful that was.

The bill is emblematic of the attempt by the majority party to control every aspect of our lives.

Republicans are pushing legislation forward that will improve the effectiveness of and bring more accountability to U.S. foreign assistance around the world and bring democracy even further into the light.

If we do not make tough decisions now, future Americans will have to make even tougher ones.

In times of war, it is often best to look to our history to see how past generations of Americans dealt with the loss of their countrymen in just causes.

Obesity among young Americans is a serious problem that can have serious ramifications in the long run.

I like the idea of giving workers control and putting their money into their personal accounts.

Adult stem cells tend not to form tumors.

A terrorist network that believes a nation so tested will fold under pressure of a few horrific acts may capture its attention, but will not achieve its submission.