Political Quotes

Barney Frank: So, in fact, the IMF, to date, has not had any net negative impact on the American taxpayer.

On the recordMarch 19, 2012
So, in fact, the IMF, to date, has not had any net negative impact on the American taxpayer.
Said by
Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Frank asserts that the IMF has not harmed U.S. taxpayers financially.

Share

More from Barney Frank

Jul 12, 2017

We should have made it much higher, $125 billion or more, and we should have indexed it.

congress.gov
Jul 11, 2016

I was particularly pleased that, unlike some others, he did not exclude Muslims from that tradition.

congress.gov
May 15, 2025

People around the world have learned they can claim asylum and remain in the U.S. indefinitely to pursue their claims.

apnews.com
Jul 21, 2015

I do think there is a tendency for an overreach by the FSOC. I do not think straightforward insurance companies or money managers should be covered and regulated as SIFIs.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation