Political Quotes

On the recordApril 8, 2010
The president of the United States, the most radical president in American history, has now thrown down the gauntlet to the American people. He has said: I run a machine. I own Washington. And there is nothing you can do about it.
Said by
Newt Gingrich
Republican · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Newt Gingrich criticizes President Obama, labeling him the most radical president in American history and suggesting he has control over Washington.

Share

More from Newt Gingrich

Jul 19, 2022

As the largest debt holder in the world, the U.S. Government--if we end up in very high interest rates on the federal debt, it is going to eat up the budget.

congress.gov
Mar 15, 2025

Well, I think you always have to look at the danger of conflicts of interest with anybody. But at the same time, I would say that one of the virtues of being as wealthy as he is, is he hardly needs to rig the game.

cbsnews.com
May 11, 2025

In an ideal world, Trump would get Congress to approve the gift.

nbcnews.com

Other voices in this conversation