Political Quotes

Michael Burgess: “A central planner, who may be a very benevolent central planner, but a central planner who is pushing data points around…”

On the recordJune 2, 2011
A central planner, who may be a very benevolent central planner, but a central planner who is pushing data points around on a big spreadsheet in a far-off Washington, D.C.
Said by
Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Burgess expresses concern about central planning in healthcare affecting patient care decisions.

Share

More from Michael Burgess

Dec 17, 2024

This has all been so moving and so lovely, but if anyone tuned in late tonight in C-SPAN, they probably thought I passed because it really did sound like a eulogy. I am still here, and I will continue to text and call and inform everyone…

govinfo.gov
Nov 2, 2023

I urge adoption of the amendment. It is important, with $31 trillion in national debt, that we be good stewards of taxpayer dollars. The gentleman is right. I have pursued this for a number of years, but it is because it is a noble cause…

govinfo.gov
Sep 24, 2024

For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is for…

govinfo.gov
Nov 14, 2023

For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the Congresswoman from Pennsylvania (Ms. Scanlon), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation