We in America--the whole country was founded on the premise that we all have the freedom to succeed or fail.
Spencer Bachus
The Public Record
I think what they are doing, I hear this, that they were too lax in the good times and you mentioned and now they want to kind of make it up.
The first rule of the physician is ``do no harm.'' The government takeover of health care does a lot of harm, and the damage will get worse. Just on pure economics, it's a bitter pill. Small businesses are bracing for tax increases and…
I think that Cam Newton is a reflection of each and every one of us. Hardship and difficulty is a part of life; either we have experienced it or we will experience it. We have seen Cam Newton and his family go through a challenging time…
I believe Mr. Bachus has said he's going to reserve every Thursday to have Elizabeth Warren come in and explain herself.
He reportedly pointed out the Democrats passed those new regulations, the ones that he's fighting to change.
I want to introduce you to Republican Congressman Spencer Bachus of Alabama. He's replacing Democrat Barney Frank as head of the powerful House Financial Services Committee.
Bachus hasn't taken over yet, but is already sending some strong signals that he would like to dismantle or change some of the financial reforms passed last July.
The Senate would be Republican today except for states in which Palin endorsed candidates, like Christine O'Donnell in Delaware. Sarah Palin cost us control of the Senate.
Let me say this to both gentlemen offering this legislation: As the father of a marine, I want to commend you for doing this. These young men and women are our true heroes of today, and their families face many hardships, many challenges…
I am sympathetic to the purpose of this bill. What I'm saying and what, I think, the American people are beginning to say pretty loudly is that they are uncomfortable with the government's making these decisions as to what will be…





