Political Quotes

On the recordJune 18, 2012
The disconnect is so great here, it is so foreign to people who live in this area that this money actually comes out of working people's pockets.
Said by
Mark Kelly
Democratic · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Kelly expresses frustration over the disconnect between Washington and the American people regarding government spending.

Share & report

More from Mark Kelly

Nov 24, 2025

I’ve given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies who care more about their own power than protecting the Constitution.

nytimes.com
Oct 30, 2025

The off ramp is: Let’s get in a room. Let’s get the president actually in a room. Let’s get him to focus on this for more than an hour.

msnbc.com
Nov 25, 2025

The investigation against me is about intimidation.

usatoday.com
Nov 22, 2025

refuse illegal orders

slate.com

Other voices in this conversation