Statements about Government regulation
The polls "show over half of Americans identify themselves as being pro-life."
"In 1790, the first Congress, which was packed with framers, required all ship owners to provide medical insurance for seamen; in 1798, Congress also required seamen to buy hospital insurance for themselves. In 1792, Congress enacted a law mandating that all able-bodied citizens obtain a firearm."
"Our tax code is . . . 80,000 pages."
"Hydrogen sulfide . . . [was] used in the genocide of Jews in Germany. "
"Rhode Island is leading our nation in foreclosures."
"Minimum wage = $16,000/year CEO-Goldman Sachs (Lloyd Blankfein) $16,000/Hour."
"The studies have shown us that [drug testing for welfare recipients] will be saving us money"
"There are 30,000 people that have been killed with seat belts."
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