"The era officially ended (steroids in baseball) in March 2005, in hearings before the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection of the House of Representatives (Stearns, Chairman). But the legal ramifications, inside and outside baseball, continue." - Howard Wasserman, FindLaw Legal News (March 24, 2006)
"Cliff is a leader who has fought for legislation to spur job creation, increase productivity and keep our economy growing. We are proud to present him with this award on behalf of America's businesses, both large and small." - Thomas Donohue, President & CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce (March 15, 2006)
"Congressman Cliff Stearns is one of the more frugal members from our area." - Channel 9 News Investigates (Orlando, WFTV, Feb. 27, 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.'"- John Berthoud, President, National Taxpayers Union (Feb. 23, 2006)
"Cutting waste is a politically difficult task becuase 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." - Tom Schatz, President, Citizens Against Government Waste (September, 2005)
North Central Florida is full of veterans, and Stearns built a strong reputation as their advocate -- a reputation that remains formidable. - Chuck Floyd, Chairman of the Alachua County Democratic Party (May 15, 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." - Ocala Star Banner (January 24, 2004)
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