Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 23, 2009
Somebody watching this hearing must be so frustrated, we can get billions out, we can buy General Motors overnight, but we cannot help a homeowner.
Said by
Mike Johanns
Republican · Alaska

Editor's note · Context

Johanns expresses frustration over TARP's focus on corporations over homeowners.

Share

More from Mike Johanns

Sep 8, 2014

The Inspector General report we are here to discuss today has confirmed disturbing allegations about secret wait lists and barriers to health care for our veterans.

congress.gov
Jun 24, 2014

I think, as you said, the U.S. taxpayers continue to be very much on the hook and at risk as we do nothing to reform our system and maintain the current structure in which we have Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under U.S. Government control.

congress.gov
Dec 13, 2014

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? Mr. HATCH addressed the Chair. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Utah.

govinfo.gov
Jul 15, 2014

It is critical that we continue to have these oversight hearings to do everything we can to hold VA's feet to the fire and make sure that accountability is there.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation