Political Quotes

Sam Graves: It is estimated that over half of the private sector jobs lost to sequestration, which is about 960,000 jobs, are going…

On the recordSeptember 19, 2012
It is estimated that over half of the private sector jobs lost to sequestration, which is about 960,000 jobs, are going to be small business jobs.
Said by
Sam Graves
Republican · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Graves warns that sequestration will disproportionately impact small businesses and their employees.

Share

More from Sam Graves

May 14, 2024

May I inquire as to the time remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Missouri has 11\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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
Jun 26, 2024

We must maintain the user pays principle, and find some solutions for putting the Highway Trust Fund on a more sustainable fiscal path.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation