Bill Thomas
Bill Thomas
William Marshall "Bill" Thomasis an American politician. He was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1979 to 2007, finishing his tenure representing California's 21st congressional district and as the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee...
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth6 December 1941
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These acts are a declaration of war and I expect our government to respond accordingly. As far as I am concerned, we are at war with whichever groups or countries that are responsible for, or knew in advance about these attacks.
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This has been an absolute nightmare for these young men, as well as their families.
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This is what we've done to ourselves. These bright, smart young kids aren't encouraged to succeed. Our black community is in trouble.
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This is the first package we've done that's less than 5,000 gallons.
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Some people think there are cons associated with the president's plans, ... And there are those who believe the concept is a good one but there could be alternatives.
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We did get an increase in our building aid picture but we in effect have planned some implementation of single point of entry that we were counting on that aid to actually reimburse an expenditure that we're having. So literally there is no increase in the state aid picture for the Rome City School District.
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We anticipate and hope the DNA results will be released early next week. It's unfortunate that these young men have been vilified by the press, the community and the university they attend. It's a real miscarriage of justice for them to be convicted in the public's mind before everything is known. It is unfair. The allegations against them do not contain a kernel of truth.
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I was more shocked than nervous and I was just trying to get dressed on time.
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In the face of layoffs, tumbling corporate profits, falling stock markets and shakier consumer confidence, no doubt remains that this legislation is needed.
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I have supported him in this campaign. Throughout our careers, we have strongly disagreed on cases. I don't think we've ever disagreed this much.
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in large part because the Japanese have built a wall of complex protectionist practices and regulatory systems.
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It has high-quality marble running the full height of the building. It's nice, but not fancy.
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If there have been indictments in this case, it's a very sad day for our community and a very sad day for the cause of justice. This case is totally without merit.
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I hope if he does that, the grand jury will carefully evaluate his case and come to the conclusion that he has none.