Political Quotes

David Thomas: May I answer the question, please? I do know why that is, and I would think you do, too. We decided it right here. I…

On the recordJune 12, 2003
May I answer the question, please? I do know why that is, and I would think you do, too. We decided it right here. I voted against it. I voted for having the private sector continue. That is why it was done, because it is a political thing, and you know it and I know it.
Said by
David Thomas
New York

Editor's note · Context

Responding to a question about a political decision regarding the private sector.

Share

More from David Thomas

Mar 22, 2007

The reason we are here, of course, is to deal with the budget. I think that is a very important part of what we do in this Congress. It has to do with funding programs, but it has also to do with determining what our spending is going to…

govinfo.gov
Jul 25, 2006

as sponsor of this bill, I support continuing to help the thousands of Americans fleeing the hostilities in Lebanon and returning to the safe confines of the United States. As of Sunday, July 23, 20 flights had rescued 3,890 U.S. citizens…

govinfo.gov
Jul 28, 2006

I yield myself briefly. Gee, I know you work for the minimum wage, and I know you want a higher minimum wage, but the way the offer was packaged was such that I had to vote ``no.'' So don't blame me that you didn't get an increase in the…

govinfo.gov
Sep 5, 2006

I ask unanimous cosent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Tuesday, September 5, 2006, at 4:15 p.m. to hold a hearing on nominations. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation