Political Quotes

Rand Paul: I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be waived. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without…

On the recordNovember 1, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be waived. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To reallocate 10 percent of the amounts appropriated for capital investments in surface transportation infrastructure from transportation enhancement activities to the highway bridge program) On page 213, line 13, insert ``: Provided further, That notwithstanding section 133(d)(2) of title 23, United States Code, none of the funds made available under this heading may be used to implement or execute transportation enhancement activities: Provided further, That at least 10 percent of the funds made available under this heading shall be made available for the highway bridge program authorized under section 144 of title 23, United States Code'' before the period at the end.
Said by
Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky
Source
govinfo.gov
Nov 1, 2011

Share

More from Rand Paul

Aug 8, 2026

Today we will vote on 2 budgets: One spends $100 billion MORE and is not offset by cuts. Pure debt. The other budget actually cuts spending by $400 billion dollars! Call your legislators and demand they vote for NO MORE DEBT!

dailycaller.com
Jul 21, 2026

Today I’m launching The Reading Room where the public can review records related to my ongoing investigation – not just conclusions but the actual documents.

foxnews.com
Aug 6, 2026

I think there's another legal question that the courts may have to decide upon, and that is whether or not a presidential pardon offers you complete immunity.

foxnews.com

Other voices in this conversation