Political Quotes

Eleanor Holmes Norton: We didn't sign to pay for innovations. We signed--we didn't sign to pay for cost overruns and that is what is happening.

On the recordJuly 21, 2020
We didn't sign to pay for innovations. We signed--we didn't sign to pay for cost overruns and that is what is happening.
Said by
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton criticizes paying for cost overruns in contracts.

Share

More from Eleanor Holmes Norton

Jul 23, 2024

I would like to thank subcommittee Chair Rick Crawford for holding this hearing on transportation regulations.

congress.gov
May 12, 2026

I believe this bill strikes the middle ground, while showing Congress' support for LGBTQ+ individuals.

congress.gov
May 7, 2025

Throughout my career in Congress I’ve passionately defended home rule and DC’s right to govern itself.

motherjones.com
Mar 11, 2025

This CR is an act of fiscal sabotage against the District of Columbia and an abuse of Congress' power over disenfranchised D.C. This CR will result in an immediate cut of more than $1 billion from D.C.'s $21 billion budget 6 months into…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation