Political Quotes

Virginia Foxx: They passed the disastrous stimulus, which all it did was put us deeper into debt. It hasn't done anything to help the…

On the recordJune 17, 2010
They passed the disastrous stimulus, which all it did was put us deeper into debt. It hasn't done anything to help the economy. They talk about more government control. Well, what about the MMS department? They were the ones who were supposed to be checking out whether what BP was doing was okay. They signed off on all the permits and let them drill. That's what growing the government does for us.
Said by
Virginia Foxx
Republican · North Carolina
Source
govinfo.gov
Jun 17, 2010

Editor's note · Context

The speaker criticizes the previous administration's economic policies and government oversight.

Share

More from Virginia Foxx

Apr 21, 2026

I rise to recognize Vance Patterson, an exemplary North Carolinian and someone I consider myself very fortunate to call a friend. Vance describes himself as a ``serial entrepreneur,'' and when you come to learn of his story, that…

govinfo.gov
Jul 2, 2025

Mr. Speaker, today we take another big step toward delivering a course correction for our country. The American people sent us here with a mandate, to fight back and deliver on a promise. That is what the One Big Beautiful Bill Act does…

govinfo.gov
Jun 13, 2026

Nobody should ever sign a discharge petition if you’re in the majority. It is a mistake.

washingtonexaminer.com
Jan 22, 2026

Mr. Speaker, Democrats continue to attack ICE agents in their operations. Instead of debating the complexities of arrest or the nuances of reasonable suspicion, Democrats are instead attacking their authority, their dignity, and their work…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation