Jul 18, 2012
And if that is not a sad indictment on the greatest Country in the world that we are making it that difficult for entrepreneurs to start a business and create jobs and help their community and help our Country, I don't know what is.
Jim Jordan
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Jim Jordan is an American politician and attorney serving as the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 4th congressional district since 2007. A member of the Republican Party, he is known for his strong conservative stance and is a founding member of the House Freedom Caucus, which advocates for limited government and fiscal responsibility. Throughout his tenure, Jordan has been involved in various legislative efforts and has gained prominence for his role in high-profile investigations and oversight hearings.
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Jul 18, 2012
the never-ending cascade of EPA regulations that drive up the cost of energy, eliminating their competitive advantage over foreign manufacturers.
Jul 18, 2012
If you knew back then all the hoops and the hassles and the hurdles and obstacles and baloney that government was going to make you deal with, would you in fact have been that entrepreneur, taken the risk, started your business, taken out…
Jul 18, 2012
it is not the Federal Government that creates jobs. Rather, it is the small business entrepreneur who is responsible for over 50 percent of job creation in this great Country.
Jul 17, 2012
How much of that 96 percent--I think it is actually less than that. Out of 26 companies, three of them went bankrupt.
Jul 17, 2012
The imperial presidency must end. The imperial presidency must end, and it will not end until my colleagues on the other side of the aisle recognize that it is not acceptable under this President.
Jul 17, 2012
But you guys said, oh, it's all right, we are using taxpayer money, we can do that.
Jul 17, 2012
If we direct our attention to attacking each other and wipe out opportunities for American businesses to be able to grow in this sector, China then seizes the market.
Jul 17, 2012
There is the potential for political influence, cronyism, whatever term you want to use.
Jul 17, 2012
But the question always remains, as Dr. de Rugy pointed out, would it have happened anyway?
Jul 17, 2012
If this was so good, Mr. Kats, why do you need the taxpayer dollars? You talk about a 96 percent success rate. Why do you need taxpayer money put at risk?
Jul 17, 2012
Did you give the loan guarantee because political connections persuaded you to do it, or did you give it based on the merit?
Jul 17, 2012
Taxpayers only lost hundreds of millions, they didn't lose billions, so that is a successful program.
Jul 17, 2012
I just request from Mr. Silver if you are the smartest, most qualified guy, as Mr. Kucinich alleges, then why did you approve the loan guarantee?
Jun 18, 2012
We have shown them time and time again we will risk their money any time we have a chance.
Jun 18, 2012
My point is it at least raises some concern...we see why the projects got approved.
Jun 18, 2012
This is not the way it is supposed to work. I mean, it is just so frustrating to look at this.
Jun 18, 2012
It is not common sense to the average guy who goes out there and average girl that goes out there every day that has to pay their own bills out of their own pocket.
Jun 18, 2012
Today's hearing continues the Committee's examination of President Obama's green energy agenda that directed $90 billion of taxpayer money.
Jun 18, 2012
if the American taxpayers can just see what is going on in this program, and I believe it was your third point, Doctor, in your testimony you talked about this is what happens when cronyism gets to this level and this much money is at…
Jun 18, 2012
26 companies got taxpayer money, were in this loan guarantee; 22 of them had credit ratings of BB minus, junk status.
Jun 18, 2012
You think this is, in your words just a little bit ago, you think this is customary and the way it is supposed to work?
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