My own wife is from the Philippines and came here legally to this country, and there are a lot of people that want to be part of this nation, and I want them to be part of this nation. Trent Franks countrylegallylot Change image and share on social
When you don't have a voice like Michele Bachmann's, who personifies all of the good things that the Tea Party has come to mean to America, then it's more difficult to have any sort of unified or representative message with the same profile in the media. Trent Franks americabachmanndifficult share on social
False Claims Act violators who self-report generally receive the same penalties and face the same damages as those who are caught. I think this makes very little sense. Trent Franks actcatchclaim Change image and share on social
I would want THAAD outside in our backyard, if we could get the military to put one there, because I believe it will be a protection to my children and no danger to them. Trent Franks backyardchilddanger Change image and share on social
If lenders are forced to scale back student lending because private student loans are subject to bankruptcy discharge, many students will be denied access to higher education. Trent Franks accessbackbankruptcy Change image and share on social
The last thing I saw Gabrielle Giffords do on the floor of the House of Representatives was to line up like the rest of us and read a part of the Constitution. And unbeknownst to her, when she got to the well, her part was the First Amendment. Trent Franks amendmentconstitutionfloor share on social
The president and the administration had a duty to defend the Defense of Marriage Act, but powerful constituencies of the president did not want the president to defend it. And unfortunately, politics trumped duty. Trent Franks actadministrationconstituency share on social
Nuclear missiles don't discriminate on party lines when they land. Trent Franks discriminatelandline Change image and share on social
The Constitution gives the Congress absolute authority within the District of Columbia on any legislative issues whatsoever. Trent Franks absoluteauthoritycolumbia Change image and share on social
When it comes to our children, the most precious treasure God ever gives us, we protect them with a little sign that says, 'No guns allowed.' Trent Franks allowchildgod Change image and share on social