Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
Is there an economic benefit to balancing our budget?
Said by
James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Lankford questions the economic benefits of a balanced budget.

Share

More from James Lankford

Jul 23, 2026

This will prevent a government-wide shutdown, continue critical services and operations for Americans, and hold federal workers harmless while Congress completes appropriations.

lankford.senate.gov
Jul 28, 2026

This particular proposal puts the pressure on us, not on federal workers."

lankford.senate.gov
Aug 7, 2026

When you vote you may not know for weeks to months what the final election count is.

foxnews.com
Jul 29, 2026

Federal workers and their families should not suffer when Congress has not finished the yearly appropriations work.

lankford.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation