Political Quotes

Rep. Corrine Brown: I think, in the richest country in the world, it is ludicrous that seniors have to decide whether or not they are going…

On the recordJune 30, 1999
I think, in the richest country in the world, it is ludicrous that seniors have to decide whether or not they are going to pay their rent, buy their medicine or buy food. I think we need to commend the President for coming forward with this recommendation.
Said by
Rep. Corrine Brown
Florida

Editor's note · Context

Addressing the challenges faced by seniors in the U.S. during a discussion on social welfare.

Share

More from Rep. Corrine Brown

Dec 5, 2001

for every billion dollars that we spend on infrastructure, it generates 49,000 jobs. If we want to stimulate the economy, then we should invest in the building up of our infrastructure and tie it to homeland security.

govinfo.gov
Nov 13, 2002

Yes, sir. Let me just say as far as the bill is concerned that it is still the same flawed bill that this House passed in August. The problems with creating an agency of this size are still there. I do not see any new solutions. This bill…

govinfo.gov
Dec 5, 2001

Well, we all know that Fast Track is not the solution, because I used to represent a rural district. I know my colleague from North Carolina currently represents a rural district, and we lost our jobs.

govinfo.gov
Jul 14, 2005

I want to thank Chairmen Young and Duncan, and Mr. Oberstar and Ms. Johnson for their hard work in bringing this bill to the floor. Like the TEA-LU bill, we have been waiting several years to pass this important legislation. These water…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation