Political Quotes

Jose Luis Correa: A million here, a million there translates to a billion here and a billion there. Those dollars, we can only spend once.

On the recordJuly 24, 2017
A million here, a million there translates to a billion here and a billion there. Those dollars, we can only spend once.
Said by
Jose Luis Correa
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Correa highlights the importance of careful spending of taxpayer dollars on border security.

Share

More from Jose Luis Correa

Nov 19, 2025

I rise today to honor a World War II veteran, Korean war veteran, and my neighbor, Howard Koch. This year, Howard turned 100 years old. I wish a happy birthday to Howard. Howard grew up in Oakland, California, and spent his childhood…

govinfo.gov
Mar 5, 2026

I rise today to honor Holly Hagler and her dedication to service through nonprofit work. Ms. Hagler has spent much of her career serving our community's fastest-growing demographic, adults 65 and older. Since becoming the Orange County…

govinfo.gov
Jan 22, 2026

I rise today to celebrate my neighbor, Helen Moraga's, 100th birthday. Helen graduated in 1945 from Santa Ana High School. After graduating, she played shortstop on an all-female professional baseball team in Orange County. Later, Helen…

govinfo.gov
Jun 26, 2025

I rise to recognize Sister Teresa Lynch, who will be retiring from Santa Ana's Saint Anne School. She served as a teacher for 31 years and principal for 19 years at Saint Genevieve and Saint Anne School. She also worked to improve the…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation