Virginia Foxx

“I think the government is way too involved in our lives.”

“The reason we have the 2nd Amendment is not to go hunting. It's to protect ourselves from a tyrannical government.”

“We have the most expensive health care system in the world, but it is not the best.”

“The secret to a long-lasting marriage is to stay married.”

“We have a spending problem, not a revenue problem.”

“I am a living example of the American dream. I grew up in a house with no running water and no electricity.”

“I'm a strong proponent of school choice. I believe parents know what's best for their children.”

“We should not have the U.S. government in the business of hiring and firing teachers.”

“I'm a very results-oriented person. I think it's one of the things I learned as a college president.”

“I believe in the power of the individual. I think that's what makes our country great.”

“The idea that we can just keep spending and borrowing is not sustainable.”

“I'm a big believer in personal responsibility.”