The 'life' in 'pro-life' denotes not the quality of life, but life itself. John Shimkus denotelifepro Change image and share on social
Nitrogen fertilizer is used on all crops produced in this country, but it is a key plant nutrient to produce corn a critical crop to Illinois farmers. John Shimkus corncountrycritical Change image and share on social
The public is very forgiving. So we're not trying to obtain some level of perfection that can't be obtained. But if you're straightforward and honest and your constituents trust you, they'll help you get through the times when you fall short. John Shimkus constituentfallforgive share on social
Public-policy-wise, if you want to be consistent, crude oil is a bulk commodity, and you should be able to export it. I would rather the crude go to U.S. refineries to get refined and then export the refined product because we get double, triple the money. John Shimkus bulkcommodityconsistent share on social
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. John Shimkus allybalticcontinue share on social
Saddam Hussein played a terrible game of trying to deceive the world that he had weapons of mass destruction. Everyone bought it. The United States called him on his braggadocio, and we are all paying for the results - especially the American taxpayer. John Shimkus americanbraggadociobuy share on social
Various Turkish people invaded southwest Asia during the Middle Ages and carved an empire for themselves from lands occupied by the indigenous Semitic and Indo-European inhabitants. John Shimkus ageasiacarve Change image and share on social
Illinois corn farmers are the Nation's number two exporter of feed grains. John Shimkus cornexporterfarmer Change image and share on social
U.S. corn exports to CAFTA countries will benefit from reduced tariffs and duty-free access for corn products. John Shimkus accessbenefitcafta Change image and share on social
I am a Republican because of my military background, my pro-life beliefs, my support for the Second Amendment, and my belief that government should not grow excessively. John Shimkus amendmentbackgroundbelief Change image and share on social
