James Inhofe actually said...

"Contrary to what some people would say, the Government itself does not--cannot--expand the economy and create long term jobs--the private sector does."

"I only wish more of the so-called 'stimulus' bill had been dedicated to programs like EDA that are truly successful at spurring economic development."

"This has been a real God-send."

"I have long been a strong supporter of EDA. I believe the agency does an outstanding job of providing relatively small grants that help secure significant amounts of private investment in distressed c..."