U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Tom Donohue, Chamber President -- April 23, 2008
"Rep. Stearns proved to be a valuable ally to the business community last year, supporting measures to stimulate job creation and spur economic growth. The business community appreciates Cliff's dedication to a pro-growth agenda."
Florida Times-Union - April 2, 2007
"U.S. Rep. Cliff Stearns received an 'A' from the National Taxpayers Union for his fiscal responsibility, the highest rating in the Florida delegation and one of only 48 members in the House. The federal government has a spending problem. Too few of the members are willing to keep the budget in balance without raising taxes."
Ocala Star-Banner - March 9, 2007
"For example, Ocala Republican Congressman Cliff Stearns, a longtime champion of veterans issues, called conditions at Walter Reed unacceptable and an outrage...'Congress must ensure that our troops get the best care possible for the injuries they received defending our freedoms.' We could not agree more with both points."
Channel 9 News Investigates (Orlando, WFTV) -- February 27, 2006
"Congressman Cliff Stearns is one of the more frugal members from our area."
National Taxpayers Union, John Berthoud, Union President - February 23, 2006
"Rep. Stearns' pro-taxpayer score was one of the best in the entire House. By consistently voting to reduce federal spending, taxes, and debt, Cliff Stearns has truly earned the title, 'Taxpayers' Friend.'"
Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW), Tom Schatz, CAGW President - September 2005
Cutting waste is a politically difficult task because almost every program has an active constituency that profits from the status quo. But Rep. Stearns recognizes that the federal government must set priorities. He has taken a long-term view of the nation's fiscal problems and makes a serious effort to tackle the enormous debt being left to future generations."
Chuck Floyd, Chairman of the Alachua County Democratic Party -- May 15, 2004
"North Central Florida is full of veterans, and Stearns built a strong reputation as their advocate -- a reputation that remains formidable."
Ocala Star-Banner - January 24, 2004
"Stearns' philosophy on the federal budget is pretty simple: don't spend more than you have, don't increase the budget more than the cost of living and don't give government workers bigger pay raises than the average taxpayer. Sure sounds a lot like accountability and fiscal responsibility."
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