Political Quotes

Ron Johnson: “I will not say the word 'abdication,' but certainly local and State authorities are happy to have the Federal Government…”

On the recordOctober 30, 2017
I will not say the word 'abdication,' but certainly local and State authorities are happy to have the Federal Government spend their money.
Said by
Ron Johnson
Republican · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Commenting on the reliance of local authorities on federal disaster funding.

Share

More from Ron Johnson

Aug 12, 2026

I mean, fortunately, now we have Bobby Kennedy, I think gaining a little bit more control over the agency.

foxnews.com
Aug 10, 2026

There was a concern whether or not we could actually pass the budget resolution tonight.

rollcall.com
Oct 1, 2026

I personally am glad, I don’t care who the president is or what party, I will generally support that president reducing spending. And I’d applaud it.

talkingpointsmemo.com
Aug 14, 2026

That’s a 200,000-vote differential. That’s what ought to concern Tom Tiffany, and of course he’s not gonna run against Francesca Hong; he’s probably going to have a more formidable opponent.

huffpost.com

Other voices in this conversation