Political Quotes

Elizabeth Warren: “I worry that this kind of hiring freeze is music to criminals' ears.”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2017
I worry that this kind of hiring freeze is music to criminals' ears.
Said by
Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Warren expresses concern about hiring freezes affecting IRS enforcement capabilities.

Share

More from Elizabeth Warren

Oct 17, 2026

I have spent the last year calling on Donald Trump’s financial regulators to launch investigations into the big banks and executives who may have enabled Jeffrey Epstein’s horrific crimes.

lujan.senate.gov
Oct 14, 2026

Every worker at Encore has the right to join a union, and you have an obligation to the workers that you promised to employ. We urge you to continue to engage in union negotiations in good faith and to prioritize investment in…

warren.senate.gov
Oct 17, 2026

Since the big banks won’t hold themselves accountable – and the Trump administration won’t either – Congress must act to force real transparency and accountability for them and their executives who enabled Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes.

theguardian.com
Oct 8, 2026

The nurses at Brigham and Women’s Hospital have demonstrated their willingness to continue negotiating with Mass General Brigham leadership to arrive at an agreement that works for nurses, patients, and our hospitals.

markey.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation