Political Quotes

Steny Hoyer: “I thank the gentleman. It's my understanding, from the gentleman's response, that if in the eyes of you or Mr. Boehner…”

On the recordJanuary 20, 2011
I thank the gentleman. It's my understanding, from the gentleman's response, that if in the eyes of you or Mr. Boehner or your side of the aisle serious spending cuts have not been effected, that you would oppose the extension of the debt limit. Is that what I hear you saying?
Said by
Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland
Source
govinfo.gov
Jan 20, 2011

Editor's note · Context

Hoyer is questioning the opposition's stance on extending the debt limit without serious spending cuts.

Share

More from Steny Hoyer

Oct 7, 2026

Maryland's Fifth Congressional District is home to a multitude of nonprofit organizations that deliver critical resources and create opportunities for the region.

hoyer.house.gov
Sep 25, 2026

Closing the Baltimore Field Office and relocating employees away from Baltimore violates this core principle, since the primary 'customers' of the USFS Baltimore Urban Field Office are in Baltimore.

hoyer.house.gov
Oct 7, 2026

This is an exciting announcement for Maryland, and the benefits of this investment and partnership will be felt not only in the greater Baltimore area but all across our state.

governor.maryland.gov
Sep 26, 2026

This is a direct result of Republicans’ decision to remove eligibility, permit ACA subsidies to lapse, and allow critical tax credits to expire.

hoyer.house.gov

Other voices in this conversation