Political Quotes

John McCain: I will veto every single pork barrel earmark bill that comes across my desk, I will make them famous and you will know…

On the recordOctober 29, 2008
I will veto every single pork barrel earmark bill that comes across my desk, I will make them famous and you will know their names.
Said by
John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain pledges to eliminate wasteful government spending.

Share

More from John McCain

Feb 6, 2018

Major General Robinson, what more is needed from Congress, in terms of authorities or otherwise?

congress.gov
May 9, 2018

He said he does not believe that someone who has that history in the program of waterboarding and other kinds of torture should lead the CIA.

transcripts.cnn.com
Feb 14, 2018

The Department of Energy's defense atomic energy programs are critically important to our national security.

congress.gov
Feb 14, 2018

As we turn our focus to great power competition and near-peer threats, we must face up to the true nature of the reality of Chinese power and ambition.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation