Quotes by John Shimkus

“It is a bittersweet time for many of us to be here,”

“Were home, were accessible, ... Theyre the final arbiter on Election Day.... In all reality, they could oust me before I get to the term-limit pledge.”

“No one came up to me face-to-face and said, I want you to keep your promise.”

“John, youve done a good job, but you made a promise, and you should stick to it.”

“These funds will benefit the children attending public schools in our area by expanding a program that helps families deal with domestic violence. We must take advantage of all options -- including educating the parents-to reduce domestic violence directed at children.”

“We do have a lot of tough work ahead of us, ... how seamlessly we can transition through this adversity.”

States are looking for low-cost solutions that will enable better communication, while avoiding the danger in which the chain of command breaks down in emergencies. We do not want everyone talking to everyone else all the time.

All the Baltic countries have been steadfast in support of allies of the United States since they gained their independence following the fall of the Soviet Union and have continued to be supportive in the ongoing war on terror.

I do believe that it was through divine providence that the Founding Fathers drafted a document that created a government that didnt trust each other - hence the separation of powers. And then, to close the deal, the Bill of Rights was added to continue to protect individual rights and freedoms.