Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 1, 2016
Congress alone has the constitutional power to tax, to borrow, and to spend. We regulate our borrowing through the debt limit.
Said by
Tom McClintock
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Stating Congress's exclusive authority over fiscal matters and the debt limit.

Share

More from Tom McClintock

Sep 9, 2024

Assuming that most people agree that voting in American elections should be the exclusive right of American citizens.

congress.gov
Nov 19, 2024

The question is, how many children have been placed with known MS-13 gang members? We know of one. What do you know?

congress.gov
Sep 9, 2024

If you look at the actual studies, that's simply not true.

congress.gov
Sep 9, 2024

If I'm not able to ask, then there's no data to support. So, we are legally bound in California from asking someone their immigration status under Senate Bill 54.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation