Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 15, 2022
I wish I shared that 100 percent certainty. One of the reasons why I started working on this seven years ago was because of my increasing fear that god forbid because of our increasing political dysfunction, at one point in the future we will fail either by intention or more likely by accident not to raise the debt ceiling.
Said by
Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Hoyer expresses concern over the potential failure to raise the debt ceiling due to political dysfunction.

Share

More from Steny Hoyer

Jul 28, 2026

Madam Administrator, with all due respect, I've asked you two direct questions, you have not answered either one of them.

hoyer.house.gov
Aug 11, 2026

For more than four years, Ukrainians have courageously defended their free democracy against Russia’s determined effort to stamp it out and impose despotism on its people.

hoyer.house.gov
Jul 24, 2026

Have you received any directions from OMB at any time during the course of your administration at the SBA, to not disburse funding that has been appropriated?

hoyer.house.gov
Aug 9, 2026

The July jobs report continues to capture a feeling that many Americans know all too well — uncertainty.

hoyer.house.gov

Other voices in this conversation