Political Quotes

Mark Pocan: “It really means to pay the bills you have already incurred.”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2016
It really means to pay the bills you have already incurred.
Said by
Mark Pocan
Democratic · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Clarifying the meaning of raising the debt ceiling.

Share

More from Mark Pocan

Jun 19, 2026

The window for meaningful diplomatic intervention is closing rapidly, and we believe it is not too late for the United States to act.

schakowsky.house.gov
Aug 20, 2026

But to side with Kim Jong Un over our sixth biggest trading partner is beyond comprehension.

huffpost.com
Aug 19, 2026

It’s almost incomprehensible. It’s impossible to understand why he would do this at this time other than he just thinks he has this magical relationship with Kim Jong Un.

huffpost.com
Jul 12, 2026

We urge this administration to take meaningful action to back up this rhetoric.

schakowsky.house.gov

Other voices in this conversation