Quotes from Tom Graves

I had visited Congressman Deal before, but I never thought I'd be sitting on the other side of the desk.

Our responsibility is to focus on the House. The Senate's the Senate.

When you have a blueprint doesn't mean you can't add another room.

I guess I was always in awe at the amount of energy that surrounds Washington, D.C. My experience in coming up before was that it was a very, very busy place.

If there is wasteful spending, I will not support it.

As an already high-demand, low-density military asset, we cannot afford to lose the JSTARS's BMC2/ISR unparalleled capability.

I think it's possible to have a conservative serve in a cardinal position, a subcommittee chair position, and be very effective.

What's great about our leadership is they welcome other ideas.

I thought it was a joke at first, but the president did, in fact, authorize an autopen to sign the Patriot Act extension into law. Consider the dangerous precedent this sets. Any number of circumstances could arise in the future where the public could question whether or not the president authorized the use of an autopen.

Rather than do his job and agree to take responsible measures to get our government's finances in order, President Obama continues playing on the emotions and fears of the American people.

The easy way out is to increase taxes.

From day one, my focus as a new-breed appropriator was to look for areas where we could save taxpayer dollars.

We must seize the moment and permanently delay the entire law. Congress can do this. We control the purse strings and can protect taxpayers from funding Obamacare.

What I owe the Tea Party is to be the conservative voice they elected me to be.

You combine the Tea Party along with our support with the Republican base and grassroots, and it makes for a winning combination.

I'm not one who wants to micromanage the Capitol Police whatsoever. However, if they see or feel that there are some greater opportunities to provide the same, if not better, safety and security for folks, I think Capitol Police should explore all those options - but not just focus that from a cost perspective.

When I make decisions, it's not based on what the Republican Party does. I'm elected by the 9th congressional district.

Our objectives are clear. Let's keep the government open and protect our constituents.

We are united around a simple goal, and that is keeping the government open while protecting our constituents from the harmful effects of Obamacare.

There's one thing to say about John Boehner. He's a fighter. He does fight. And if there is somebody you want in the foxhole with you, it's going to be John Boehner.

As the White House doors are slammed in the face of the average American, I want to know if they will still swing wide open for Hollywood and the liberal elite. Will Jay-Z and Beyonce still get to stop by for a tour, or will they be denied like those who aren't rich and famous?

There should not be a micro-managing of terminology with the Library of Congress.

I intend to vote against authorizing the president to use military force in Syria. The Obama Administration has not provided a clear or convincing strategy for inserting our military into the conflict. I am also deeply concerned about the extent to which al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorists are involved in the rebellion.

It is about the American people. When something is not ready, it is not working, it is not right, then we owe it to them to do the right thing and say, 'Let's hold.'