Political Quotes

Roger Williams: D.C. can create a job but it cannot create net worth.

On the recordJuly 25, 2023
D.C. can create a job but it cannot create net worth.
Said by
Roger Williams
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Williams points out the limitations of government in creating wealth.

Share

More from Roger Williams

Jun 3, 2025

America's small businesses shouldn't have to hire a lawyer to apply for and win a simple government contract. Yet that is exactly what Washington's bureaucratic process demands today. That is why I am honored to champion the Plain Language…

govinfo.gov
Jul 23, 2025

Satchel Paige, a great Hall of Fame baseball player, in 1948 won two games of a doubleheader. When he was in the locker room talking to the press, the press said: Satchel, you won both games today. What was your best pitch, your fast ball…

govinfo.gov
Sep 9, 2024

If we want to truly help Main Street America we should oppose this amendment and support the underlying bill.

congress.gov
Sep 9, 2024

These 700 regulations have placed over $440 billion, that is with a B, over $440 billion on the small businesses of America.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation