Redistricting and a broken, polarized Congress have made it tough to be a moderate in Congress. Mike Ross Read Quote
A lot of people say, ‘Why do health-care reform when the deficits are so big?’ But that is when we’ve got to do it. Mike Ross Read Quote
I’m one of those that have said, one of my key principles is I will not support a health care reform bill that is not deficit-neutral, period. Mike Ross Read Quote
I believe it is time for me to begin a new chapter in my life by spending more time with my family and exploring new opportunities here at home in Arkansas. Mike Ross Read Quote
I’ve laid down my set of principles, so I will not force government-run health care on anyone. Mike Ross Read Quote
I never believed that my service in the U.S. Congress should become a permanent career. Mike Ross Read Quote
If there ever is government-run health care, the first ones to sign up should be the president and every member of Congress, including myself. You should be able to keep the insurance you’ve got today, if you like it, and always choose your own doctor. Mike Ross Read Quote
Our volunteer fire departments know their needs better than Washington, D.C. They need more flexibility on spending grant money from FEMA and Homeland Security. Mike Ross Read Quote
I think more so than the Republican Party, we reflect America on the Democratic side of the aisle, and that’s a healthy thing. I mean, that’s what democracy is all about. Mike Ross Read Quote
