Political Quotes

“It should come as no surprise that this administration, known for its reckless spending and misuse of congressionally appropriated money, has resumed the Obama-era practice of redirecting settlement funds away from the American people and to activist groups championing the radical left's projects. {time} 1430 Instead of going to those harmed by a defendant or placing such funds into the U.S. Treasury to serve the American people, vast sums of money, literally millions and tens of millions of dollars, are instead being directed to Democratic Party-aligned groups by Federal agencies, placing these newly acquired Federal funds outside of Congress' purview while also funding radical progressive agendas to boot. These groups are then free to spend dollars on partisan priorities expressly denied by Congress or to fund their own sue-and-settle tactics against the Federal Government. Simply put, these funds are weaponized against the American people and are yet another way Democrats are abusing their power. Twice, the Trump administration limited this practice, only to have each attempt reversed by Joe Biden. Clearly, this is not a partisan abuse. It is coming from only one side. As a Member of Congress, such actions are a blatant affront to our power of the purse and an effort to sidestep congressional oversight. These slush fund activities deprive victims of the proper restitution our justice system promises. H.R.…”