Political Quotes

David Price: The intent of sequestration was to make deep and indiscriminate cuts and to be unacceptable and to force everybody to…

On the recordMarch 13, 2013
The intent of sequestration was to make deep and indiscriminate cuts and to be unacceptable and to force everybody to the table to conclude a broader, longer term budget agreement.
Said by
David Price
Democratic · North Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Price discusses the purpose and impact of sequestration on budget negotiations.

Share

More from David Price

Mar 30, 2022

Education, beyond all other devices of human origin, is the great equalizer.

congress.gov
May 10, 2022

We have lost a million Americans in a year, or 18 months or so. That is an extraordinary thing.

congress.gov
May 9, 2022

First of all, the case you make for the authorization--the permanent authorization or CDBG-DR, we do need that.

congress.gov
May 9, 2022

I am gonna be extremely, extremely selfish, and I want it all to myself, Mr. Price.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation