On the recordDecember 14, 2009
The problem is that Congress needs to be restrained. And if it can't restrain itself, well, then somebody has to. That tends to be the executive branch.
Said by
Evan Bayh
Source
transcripts.cnn.comEvan Bayh: “The problem is that Congress needs to be restrained. And if it can't restrain itself, well, then somebody has to. That…”
Editor's note · Context
Senator Bayh discusses the need for Congress to exercise restraint in spending.
Share
More from Evan Bayh
Dec 15, 2010
I know we are not supposed to recognize people in the gallery, but I am going to break the rules for one of the first times here to thank my wife. We have been married for 25 wonderful years, and frankly, Mr. President, I wouldn't have…
Dec 1, 2010
we should not discriminate against them. We should honor that service, honor that patriotism, the way we do the service and patriotism of any American who is willing to put on the uniform of this country.
Nov 15, 2010
The Fed, though, is now engaged in some rather extraordinary efforts, which I support, to prevent a lapse back into a more sluggish economy.