Political Quotes

Jackie Speier: It reminds me of the patient that complains about having been in the hospital and then finding out they paid $50 for an…

On the recordMarch 18, 2013
It reminds me of the patient that complains about having been in the hospital and then finding out they paid $50 for an aspirin.
Said by
Jackie Speier
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Speier compares defense spending issues to a patient overcharged for a simple service.

Share

More from Jackie Speier

Sep 20, 2022

When you have men and women who are reluctant to even consider coming into the military because of sexual assault and sexual harassment, that is going to affect recruitment, it clearly impacts retention, and it will have an effect on…

congress.gov
Nov 16, 2022

I thank my great caucus cochair and good friend, Congresswoman Lois Frankel, for this bill. I thank the chairman for bringing this bill to the floor. I also thank the Speaker for her extraordinary work in this area. I sit here and think to…

govinfo.gov
Sep 20, 2022

The Army has implemented the command assessment program, which has been successful at weeding out toxic and ineffective leaders.

congress.gov
Sep 20, 2022

I implore my colleagues to regularly provide oversight on the implementation of the IRC's recommendations.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation