Political Quotes

Pete Sessions: Let me ask the Senator this, and this is something I think we failed to think enough about, Mr. President. This money…

On the recordSeptember 16, 1997
Let me ask the Senator this, and this is something I think we failed to think enough about, Mr. President. This money that is being spent in our States, the decision of where and how to spend that money primarily is being decided by a group of people in Washington. Under this procedure not only will 45 States have more money--correct me if I am wrong--45 States will have more money, but they will also have more control and be able to make the decisions that they feel would be the best use of that money; is that correct?
Said by
Pete Sessions
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Discussing state control over federal funding during a Senate debate.

Share

More from Pete Sessions

Jan 17, 2024

I am a MAGA Republican and I recognize there is climate change.

congress.gov
Jul 9, 2024

We are saying, we want you to be pragmatic, we want you to be fair.

congress.gov
Jan 11, 2024

I thank the gentlewoman not only for taking the time to initiate this important discussion about our former colleague, the gentlewoman, Eddie Bernice Johnson, but also thank her for gathering together what I think is evidence of a solid…

govinfo.gov
Mar 28, 2023

I feel like a heist has taken place, and nobody knows who that masked man was that rode off into the sunset.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation