Political Quotes

On the recordMay 5, 1994
today we will have the opportunity to vote for an additional $13 billion in spending cuts. This is an important vote. With this vote we will go over $500 billion in deficit reduction when we take last year's $496 billion package cut and this additional cut: More than $500 billion, one-half trillion dollars, that the American people will not have to pay; More than $500 billion, one-half trillion dollars, that we will not be passing along to the next generation; More than $500 billion, one-half trillion dollars, that will cut the fat, but not the muscle, out of Federal programs. Mr. Speaker, let us just hope that the Federal Reserve is paying attention.
Said by
Sherrod Brown
Democratic · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Discussing a vote on additional spending cuts and deficit reduction.

Share

More from Sherrod Brown

Aug 18, 2025

The decision was mine and Connie’s, and it was a hard decision, because I think I could do good work in either place.

nbcnews.com
Aug 18, 2025

That's why I'm running for Senate, because even in these challenging times, I still believe if you stand up for workers, treat people with respect, and always fight for Ohio, you can actually make a difference.

cbsnews.com
Jun 5, 2026

Members of Congress and their spouses should be banned from trading stocks.

punchbowl.news
May 19, 2025

as we talk about the importance of Black history tonight, I also want to highlight northeast Ohio's rich connection to Black history. In northeast Ohio, our Black history legacy stacks up against anyone's. In fact, one of the first places…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation