Political Quotes

On the recordJune 30, 2010
I would make the case today that we find ourselves in trouble as a Nation because the judiciary and the executive branch has not slapped Congress down on the massive expansion of the Commerce Clause.
Said by
Thomas Coburn
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Coburn argues that the judiciary and executive should limit Congress's use of the Commerce Clause.

Share & report

More from Thomas Coburn

Jul 13, 2015

You beat the crap out of them when something goes wrong, so their underlying statement is never do what is best when you can do what is safe.

congress.gov
Apr 26, 2016

I think you ought to offend them all and I think you ought to do what is right.

congress.gov
Apr 26, 2016

You have lost their confidence--and that is not one party--that is both parties.

congress.gov
Nov 18, 2014

I think we are very fortunate where we find ourselves today, whether that is because of our lack of knowledge or because of our knowledge.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation