Quotes from Jason Chaffetz

It doesn't take a lot of seniority to vote the way you promised to vote.

The only good place for a sage grouse to be listed is on the menu of a French bistro. It does not deserve federal protection, period.

In addition to higher pay, federal government employment is far more secure than private-sector employment.

If we're going to win this battle over fiscal responsibility, we need more of the people who vote right and fewer of those whose seniority is their only selling point.

I want to see overwhelming force repel anybody who is trying to get into the White House.

The time has come for President Obama to formally rescind his order to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay and end his irresponsible allegations of injustices at the facility, which operates in a framework that respects the rule of law, keeps terrorists off American soil, and bolsters our national security.

My fellow Americans, it has been the honor of my life to serve you. I won't stop. In fact, I will be right there with you as a citizen for all my remaining days.

Every time we spend a federal dollar, what we're doing is we're pulling money out of somebody's pocket, and we're giving it to somebody else.

I went to Brigham Young University on a football scholarship. I wasn't a football player; I was a place kicker.

I think the American public wants to see a change. They want a fresh start.

I ran for Congress because I want to help change the way we do business in Washington, D.C.

I have worked closely with my Democratic allies. Elijah Cummings is a good friend.

A dash of frugality is a good thing for everyone.

Until the administration can articulate a coherent and convincing policy for closing Guantanamo, it should remain open.

We have got a - we've got a good federal work force, but we have too many people, and we're paying them too much money.

I have the greatest respect and admiration for Congressman Issa, but I don't intend to be Darrell Issa-like.

There are those of us that believe if you truly want to try drive down the cost of gas, if you really want to solve the problem, then you should be pursuing the extraction of our resources that are right here at home: alternative energy and traditional.

Nearly 30 million people ride Amtrak each year, and they should board the trains knowing that safety is a paramount priority.

The only way you can raise the debt ceiling is to change the trajectory of spending - that's my personal preference. But I want the Ways and Means Committee to offer up a solution.

We have seen an outrageous increase in the size, scope, and intrusiveness of the federal government.

What is the government doing or not doing in terms of tracking you, following you, investigating you? And if you're suspicionless, it should be none of the above.

From December 2007 through June 2009, average federal employee salaries increased by 6.6 percent, while average private-sector salaries increased by 3.9 percent.

Kevin McCarthy is a good man.

CNN has given me a platform to share my experiences. My Web site, YouTube Channel and Facebook page have exposed me to thousands of voters who share my concerns. My lack of seniority has not impeded my ability to communicate in any way.