Political Quotes

On the recordJune 9, 2009
When the Detroit Three came before this Committee to ask U.S. taxpayers for bailout money, they cited the financial crisis as the reason for their troubles.
Said by
Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

Editor's note · Context

Senator Shelby discusses the Detroit automakers' request for taxpayer bailout during the financial crisis.

Share

More from Richard Shelby

May 25, 2022

A lot of people, including this Senator, believe that the request is not enough considering the problems in the world.

congress.gov
Dec 22, 2022

I rise today for the last time here to address my colleagues on the floor. After nearly 100 years of combined service between myself and the chairman, I think that we understand the Senate a little bit. This bill, we know what it is--we…

govinfo.gov
Jun 6, 2022

Regrettably, this was all predictable and avoidable.

congress.gov
May 9, 2022

As you know, the whole Defense request looks ludicrous to probably the majority of the House and the Senate.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation