Political Quotes

Sam Graves: Here we are in Washington. And everybody in this town-- everybody, nearly, in this town, you sit up here and you are…

On the recordOctober 29, 2019
Here we are in Washington. And everybody in this town-- everybody, nearly, in this town, you sit up here and you are dealing with billions and trillions of dollars and all these crazy acronyms and processes, and none of it often makes sense, or fits the common sense test.
Said by
Sam Graves
Republican · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Graves critiques the complexity and lack of clarity in government processes.

Share

More from Sam Graves

Mar 6, 2024

the actual increase of the formula distribution in IIJA was not even enough to fully cover the cost of inflation.

congress.gov
Dec 9, 2024

I urge my colleagues to support WRDA 2024 and its objectives of improving America's infrastructure, reforming project processes, and ensuring that we are better stewards of the taxpayers' money. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my…

govinfo.gov
Dec 5, 2024

I missed a series of votes. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 484, YEA on Roll Call No. 485, YEA on Roll Call No. 486, NAY on Roll Call No. 487, NAY on Roll Call No. 488, YEA on Roll Call No. 489, YEA on Roll Call…

govinfo.gov
Jul 22, 2024

Reclaiming my time, Mr. Speaker, I appreciate very much the gentleman from Oklahoma and his willingness to work with me on that. As he pointed out, we will have ample opportunity in conference to work these issues out. I give the gentleman…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation