29 Quotes by Jim Kolbe

not wasted on government bureaucracy or frivolous projects.

I'm looking forward to the day when we have a free trade agreement (with New Zealand),

I applaud them (the agency) for finally moving forward and selecting the Predator B as the UAV that will keep a watchful eye on our borders, ... They can't get them in the air soon enough as I am concerned.

Tim Bee has demonstrated his toughness and his compassion, his ability to lead while at the same time listening to others. These are skills few people in public life have. We need Tim Bee working for us in Congress.

I've never denied my sexual orientation. I just don't make a point of it. It isn't what I do. Clearly, I'm known for the work I've done on trade and Social Security.

I would rather be known as 'Jim Kolbe, the trade expert in Congress who happens to be gay,' rather than 'Jim Kolbe, gay congressman from Arizona.'

I do favor guest workers, H1B visas and student visas.

As much as the social conservatives might not like to hear it, there will be a time when your grandchildren say: 'What was the argument with gay marriage? Who cares?'

I would rather be known as ‘Jim Kolbe, the trade expert in Congress who happens to be gay,’ rather than ‘Jim Kolbe, gay congressman from Arizona.’