Political Quotes

Pat Toomey: “If revenue has to be part of this--I don't think that that's economically or fiscally necessary or optimal--but if it is…”

On the recordDecember 5, 2012
If revenue has to be part of this--I don't think that that's economically or fiscally necessary or optimal--but if it is politically necessary, should it not at least be generated in a way that does the least economic harm?
Said by
Pat Toomey
Republican · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Toomey questions the necessity of revenue generation methods in negotiations.

Share

More from Pat Toomey

Aug 1, 2022

Affordable housing is growing further and further out of reach for many.

congress.gov
Dec 13, 2022

It is absolutely essential to investigate any fraud and violations of existing law, and prosecute those who are committing those crimes.

congress.gov
Dec 13, 2022

There was unauthorized lending of customer assets to an affiliated entity, and there were apparently fraudulent promises to investors and customers about FTX's operations.

congress.gov
Dec 13, 2022

I think that there are a number of ways that you can go about creating a regulatory regime to take account of that risk.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation