Rodney Frelinghuysen Quotes

Rodney Frelinghuysen

Profession : Politician

Birth : April 29, 1946

Veterans are a symbol of what makes our nation great, and we must never forget all they have done to ensure our freedom.

Rodney Frelinghuysen

Since the littoral combat ship plays a vital role, we want to make sure we're buying the correct version.

Rodney Frelinghuysen

There's been nobody who stays in more communication and listens to veterans more than I do.

Rodney Frelinghuysen

I sent my personal check to the Planned Parenthood of Northern New Jersey. My wife and I do every year.

Rodney Frelinghuysen

Here's the problem: the so-called 'millionaire surtax' is a permanent tax to pay for a temporary benefit.

Rodney Frelinghuysen

I don't view myself as marching to any right-wing drummer.

Rodney Frelinghuysen

There have been some management issues with Amtrak, but I think they have cleaned up their act.

Rodney Frelinghuysen

I don't want the United States to be Athens on the Potomac.

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I'm very respectful of people's views. I know that they're deeply held, and I'd like to hope that people are respectful of my deeply held views.

Rodney Frelinghuysen

I think there is a direct correlation between interest shown by a member of Congress on these projects and the progress that is made. I think it gives the Superfund effort some credibility, lets citizens know we are serious about these cleanups.

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When the USS New Jersey is commissioned, it will be a source of pride for everyone in our state for decades.

Rodney Frelinghuysen

It is important for me to personally visit Superfund sites to assess the progress being made.

Rodney Frelinghuysen

New Jersey has more Superfund sites than other state in the nation, but considerable progress has been made.

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To keep providing our soldiers, sailors and Marines with 21st-century firepower, Picatinny needs 21st-century laboratories and research and development facilities.

Rodney Frelinghuysen

The Keystone pipeline is one of those things that's sort of a political driver. And mostly, the Republicans use it to sort of embarrass the president and embarrass quite a few Democrats who feel that there's a potential for an environmental disaster.

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I'm a member of the American legion and VFW, patron member of the Jewish War Veterans.

Rodney Frelinghuysen

I've been at every American Legion and VFW post in my district.

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If people are shooting at you, it's human nature to be afraid. I was afraid. I'll be quite blunt about that.

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Basic training is horrible. It's dirty, and it's ugly. But you learn it's not just about you. It makes you part of a team, which helps you to survive.

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I have supported the equal rights amendment since I was a freeholder. You won't find many people who can say that. I'm very proud of it.

Rodney Frelinghuysen