Political Quotes

On the recordMay 22, 1996
My point was, and I must say I am again unreassured that these crack intelligence people who are so terrific cannot keep track of the money. I will say, in fairness to them, I do not think this was lousy accounting, I think this was cleverness on their part, knowing that they can build this up and those guys are going to spend it. But the point I want to make is this: The chairman said, ``You came up with a way to prevent this from happening last year, and what happened? It got worse after you presented it.''
Said by
Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Discussing concerns about intelligence funding and accountability.

Share

More from Barney Frank

Apr 5, 2017

I urge staff to pay close attention to the differences in products offered by nonbank institutions and to be mindful of Congress's intent in financial reform that State consumer protection laws be preserved to the extent possible.

congress.gov
Nov 12, 2019

Congress generally, and this subcommittee in particular has historically played a critical role in strengthening accountability at the World Bank.

congress.gov
Apr 5, 2017

For example, there are key differences in product characteristics between payday, car title, and other high-cost secured loans and more traditional closed-end unsecured lending and related products, and the products are often regulated…

congress.gov
Jul 11, 2016

I do not believe that we interfere with what the voters can do.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation