Political Quotes

Tom Price: “I rise to oppose this non-stimulus package because it is selfish and irresponsible. It is selfish--because it will…”

On the recordFebruary 13, 2009
I rise to oppose this non-stimulus package because it is selfish and irresponsible. It is selfish--because it will burden future generations for years to come with unbelievable debt; trillions of dollars stolen from our children and grandchildren. It is irresponsible--because it won't work! It will not stimulate the economy. It will not create jobs. It has been shown to be misguided by over 300 prominent economists, including three Nobel Prize winners. In addition, the process has been an affront to all Americans. Less than 15 hours to read a bill over 1000 pages in length. Less than 2 hours of debate on the floor of the House on the most expensive spending bill in the history of mankind! This is simply wrong.
Said by
Tom Price
Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Opposing the economic stimulus package during House floor debate.

Share

More from Tom Price

Jun 7, 2017

I believe that women who desire to have access to birth control ought to have access to birth control.

congress.gov
Jun 14, 2017

We have, in essence, transferred over the past 30 to 40 years the treatment of mental health individuals... to a remarkably substandard care in our criminal justice system.

congress.gov
Jun 14, 2017

A victory for the American people.

congress.gov
Sep 27, 2017

What I want to say to the speaker, don't you fly over our country in your luxury jet and lecture us on what it means to be an American.

transcripts.cnn.com

Other voices in this conversation