We want to make sure the military gets it right and understands that if they're going to have less money, they're going to have to spend it a lot more smartly.
— Rodney Frelinghuysen
I have been pleased to receive petitions from groups that seek a range of new gun control measures and groups and individuals who believe additional laws are unnecessary or unwise.
I have supported the equal rights amendment since I was a freeholder. You won't find many people who can say that. I'm very proud of it.
I've been at every American Legion and VFW post in my district.
Veterans are a symbol of what makes our nation great, and we must never forget all they have done to ensure our freedom.
New Jersey has more Superfund sites than other state in the nation, but considerable progress has been made.
I think there is a direct correlation between interest shown by a member of Congress on these projects and the progress that is made. I think it gives the Superfund effort some credibility, lets citizens know we are serious about these cleanups.
There have been some management issues with Amtrak, but I think they have cleaned up their act.
I sent my personal check to the Planned Parenthood of Northern New Jersey. My wife and I do every year.
I know we don't need automatic weapons, but the question may boil down to what is an automatic weapon.
When the federal government gets around to cleaning up their lists, I am sure we'll take another look at the Lowey amendment. But until then, this effort will continue to have bipartisan opposition.
Basic training is horrible. It's dirty, and it's ugly. But you learn it's not just about you. It makes you part of a team, which helps you to survive.
I'm a member of the American legion and VFW, patron member of the Jewish War Veterans.
The Keystone pipeline is one of those things that's sort of a political driver. And mostly, the Republicans use it to sort of embarrass the president and embarrass quite a few Democrats who feel that there's a potential for an environmental disaster.
It is important for me to personally visit Superfund sites to assess the progress being made.
I'm very respectful of people's views. I know that they're deeply held, and I'd like to hope that people are respectful of my deeply held views.
I don't view myself as marching to any right-wing drummer.
Diminishing violence is a goal everyone can support, and I look forward to participating in the debate when specific proposals come before the House.
Whatever solutions there are for flood control need to be bipartisan.
If people are shooting at you, it's human nature to be afraid. I was afraid. I'll be quite blunt about that.
There's been nobody who stays in more communication and listens to veterans more than I do.
To keep providing our soldiers, sailors and Marines with 21st-century firepower, Picatinny needs 21st-century laboratories and research and development facilities.
When the USS New Jersey is commissioned, it will be a source of pride for everyone in our state for decades.
I don't want the United States to be Athens on the Potomac.
Here's the problem: the so-called 'millionaire surtax' is a permanent tax to pay for a temporary benefit.
