Political Quotes

Paul W. Hodes: “In previous difficult economic times in America, the Federal Government has recognized the importance of the creative…”

On the recordMarch 25, 2009
In previous difficult economic times in America, the Federal Government has recognized the importance of the creative economy, and supported artists and those who work in the arts.
Said by
Paul W. Hodes
New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Hodes recalls historical government support for the arts during economic hardships.

Share

More from Paul W. Hodes

Aug 4, 2007

It is interesting that this noncontroversial amendment for a study is opposed. Since 2005, although the program has been authorized, no money has been appropriated. It is an effective, efficient use of resources to embark on a study with…

govinfo.gov
May 22, 2008

Perhaps the gentleman, my colleague, does not understand that this amendment prohibits lying. "Be all you can be" is persuasion. A concerted program of government-directed lies is propaganda. The amendment would simply codify language…

govinfo.gov
Jan 19, 2007

I thank the Speaker for your service today and in this august body, we thank the American people for giving us the privilege to serve the people of this country, to have served in this historic time, to move the 100 hours agenda from a…

govinfo.gov
Apr 25, 2007

That's not pork. This bill provides $2 billion more for a Strategic Reserve Readiness Fund to meet the troops' readiness needs.

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation