Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 12, 2018
the greatest threat is the debt of our Nation.
Said by
James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Lankford references Admiral Mullen's statement about national debt being the greatest threat.

Share & report

More from James Lankford

Oct 24, 2025

The administration needs to give insight into Congress. That’s part of it. If this was happening with this level of insight under the Biden administration, I’d be apoplectic.

thehill.com
Jun 7, 2025

This is an American city, and to be able to have an American city where we have people literally flying Mexican flags and saying, ‘You cannot arrest us,’ cannot be allowed.

nbcnews.com
Sep 14, 2025

It's about the title. It's about the task.

cbsnews.com
Jul 22, 2025

Hosam was an Oklahoman and member of the Druze community who was tragically executed alongside other members of his family in Syria. We are praying for his family, friends, and the entire community as they grieve this senseless loss.

nypost.com

Other voices in this conversation