Political Quotes

Jeb Hensarling: “These plans are based on a fundamental error that the government can act like an insurance company and set a correct…”

On the recordMarch 30, 2011
These plans are based on a fundamental error that the government can act like an insurance company and set a correct price for the risk it is taking.
Said by
Jeb Hensarling
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Hensarling critiques government plans for mortgage guarantees as fundamentally flawed.

Share

More from Jeb Hensarling

Oct 5, 2026

As New York is increasingly shoving capital out, Texas is saying, 'You're welcome here.

foxnews.com
Nov 29, 2018

May I ask how much time I have left? The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Bacon). The gentleman from Texas has 7 minutes remaining.

govinfo.gov
Dec 11, 2018

Tonight it is a privilege that I have to yield to somebody who has become a good friend and an excellent colleague, who has served with me, at my side, at the House Financial Services Committee, who will be leaving us at the end of this…

govinfo.gov
Jul 22, 2024

Congress needs to do its job. You need to write legislation with more specificity.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation