Quotes from Paul Gosar

We impugn the private sector, we impugn main street America, and the bureaucracy cannot be held to any different standard whatsoever.

Do you understand about water in the West? Whiskey's for drinking; water's for fightin' over.

We were elected to serve our districts, and that demands putting bygones aside. That's what leadership's all about.

After taking office, I heard from so many constituents who said Kirkpatrick was never available, failed to respond and accomplished nothing of value... Kirkpatrick had her chance, and she blew it.

Our country needs more bold, conservative leaders that will actually do what they promised to do prior to coming to Washington D.C.

Being from Arizona, the federal government is kind of a Slytherin.

There are things that should be allocated to states' rights - that's Gryffindor - and certain things allocated to the federal government, which is Slytherin.

Water's about everything. And when the federal government controls water, it controls everything - that's the problem.

If the Pope urged the Western nations to rescue persecuted Christians in the Middle East, I would back him wholeheartedly.

The consequences of Fast and Furious are higher crime and more deaths. I remain committed to seeing justice brought for Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry and the hundreds of Mexicans who have lost their lives.

When it comes to wildfires, 2013 wasn't a good year, which is why I'm especially proud that the majority of my wildfire prevention legislation was signed into law today.

If the Pope wants to devote his life to fighting climate change, then he can do so in his personal time. But to promote questionable science as Catholic dogma is ridiculous.

When you have over 500 million dollars in questionable contributions, shouldn't that start to alert people?

I wish my brother well. We agree to disagree, but he is a good man. He is my brother.

You develop a thick skin. And once all the chips have been played, you make sure you're working on behalf of Arizona.

The thing about it is, I'm one of these people that if you're not getting anywhere, you gotta change it up, and you gotta ask more questions.

It is time to reclaim our nation's moral compass.

You're not going to find me cringe from my record.

Like so many Americans, I am sick and tired of watching the rapid decline of our culture right in front of our eyes.

It is my hope that Pope Francis realizes his time is better spent focusing on matters like religious tolerance and the sanctity of all life.

Perjury before Congress is perjury to the American people and an affront to the fundamental principles of our republic and the rule of law. Such behavior cannot be tolerated.

We do not need mindless spending bills with no reforms attached.

Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 of the Constitution grants Congress clear jurisdiction with regard to U.S. citizenship and immigration matters.

We have a serious problem in this country, and that is securing this country and making sure that the rule of law's upheld. And I applaud Arizona in regards to this.