Political Quotes

John Kline: The federal government should not dictate state and local spending decisions as a condition of receiving federal funds.

On the recordFebruary 15, 2012
The federal government should not dictate state and local spending decisions as a condition of receiving federal funds.
Said by
John Kline
Republican · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Kline argues against federal control over state spending linked to federal funds.

Share

More from John Kline

Sep 20, 2016

There are some of us who feel like that is in fact what is happening here with this administration.

congress.gov
May 23, 2016

the law is the law, and it must be followed.

congress.gov
Nov 28, 2023

Former Chairman John Kline, while recognizing that the overtime threshold should be responsibly reformed, called the administration's drastic move extreme and partisan.

congress.gov
Sep 21, 2016

Chairman Kline's plan, composite plan will provide lifetime retirement income based on pool longevity, similar to defined benefit plans.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation