Political Quotes

W. Todd Akin: “Well, my understanding, though, is, gentleman, that they had money, at least in the version that came from the House…”

On the recordFebruary 11, 2009
Well, my understanding, though, is, gentleman, that they had money, at least in the version that came from the House, for millions of dollars for education on sexually transmitted diseases. Now, that's a totally different definition of stimulus, isn't it? How does that help us to get jobs in the economy?
Said by
W. Todd Akin
Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Questioning the allocation of funds for education on sexually transmitted diseases in a stimulus package.

Share

More from W. Todd Akin

Apr 15, 2012

The men and women who volunteer to serve our Nation put themselves at great risk, and we owe them a great debt of gratitude and honor.

congress.gov
Mar 28, 2012

Today's Navy is by far the most capable in the world.

congress.gov
Mar 6, 2012

Given that the new defense strategy focuses on only executing 1 major contingency operation, why would it not be prudent to keep at least 38 C-27Js, or more to reduce the assessed risk, in the inventory to meet warfighting requirements…

congress.gov
Aug 21, 2012

I knew that the party voters took a look at our hearts, understood who we were, had a chance to meet us in many, many different ways, and made the decision, and it makes me uncomfortable to think that the party bosses are going to dictate…

transcripts.cnn.com

Other voices in this conversation