Political Quotes

Bob Inglis: “What we are doing here reminds me of something that happens in dysfunctional families, and that is, we have got an…”

On the recordFebruary 3, 1994
What we are doing here reminds me of something that happens in dysfunctional families, and that is, we have got an alcoholic in the family and we are supporting that alcoholic's habit by allowing him to continue to drink. In fact, we are buying the liquor for him. What we need to do in this House today is end the codependent relationship with the alcoholic uncle we have got and say to him that the time has come for us to make the choices. The time is today to cut spending so that we can afford to pay for the crisis that we have got in California. We support that crisis aid, we want to offer it, but we have got to cut the uncle off of the bottle.
Said by
Bob Inglis
South Carolina
Source
govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

The speaker addresses the need to cut spending to address a crisis in California.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Bob Inglis

Mar 30, 2011

I sincerely hope that this Committee is not beginning and ending its record on climate science in the 112th Congress with this hearing.

congress.gov
May 10, 2006

With great appreciation for his skill and efficiency in moving the H-Prize through the committee, I am very happy to yield 5 minutes to the distinguished chairman of the Science Committee, Mr. Boehlert. (Mr. BOEHLERT asked and was given…

govinfo.gov
Jul 28, 2014

I, too, believe the best way to address climate change is to first recognize the overwhelming evidence provided by scientists throughout the world that our planet faces severe consequences if we do not take action.

congress.gov
Jul 28, 2014

But I hope you will also consider the atmospheric debt we are not adequately addressing.

congress.gov
View all Bob Inglis quotes

Other voices in this conversation