Federal Quotes - page 22

Just like families must live within their budgets, the Federal Government must live within its means. We have passed appropriations bills that have been fiscally responsible while recognizing our national priorities. (Dennis Hastert)
The powers of government exercised locally derive from a federal law authorizing government by consent in local affairs only, unless those affairs are otherwise governed by federal law. View quote
Dick Thornburgh
Specifically, the reservation of sovereignty to the people of the states in matters not governed by federal law is constitutionally defined and permanently enshrined in the 10th Amendment. View quote
Dick Thornburgh
In 2001, Congress passed much needed tax relief to allow Americans to keep more of their hard earned money and spend it as they see fit - rather than how the federal government sees fit. View quote
Doc Hastings
There is a human capital crisis in the federal government. Not only are we losing the decades of talent as civil servants retire, we are not doing enough to develop and nurture the next generation of public servants. View quote
Daniel Kahikina Akaka
The debate on how to shrink the federal government is at the core of our problem of government not doing its job. View quote
Darrell Issa
You know, it doesn't take a genius in the private sector to know that you can save literally hundreds of billions of dollars in federal spending if you can make it more responsive. That's the main job. View quote
Darrell Issa
I think that we're foolhardy to not be engaging in federal funding of stem-cell research in the most aggressive way we possibly can. View quote
Elizabeth Edwards
Dubai must crack down on rampant smuggling, and the U.A.E. federal government has significantly stepped up pressure. View quote
Elliott Abrams
Together, we will protect the sanctity of life, ensuring early next Congress that no federal funds are used for abortion. View quote
Fred Upton
There have been at least three other cases in which federal agencies have succeeded in placing fake news reports on television during the Bush presidency. It was a really good tour. It seemed maybe about a week too long. (Frank Rich)
My effectiveness is best placed in solving problems through federal solutions. View quote
George Nethercutt
For the first time federal, state and local bureaus of investigation are coordinating their effort, to serve as eyes and ears and protect us against further attacks. View quote
George Pataki
I think there are steps that can be taken that haven't been required or energy to make that fight more secure and we are going to continue to push the federal government to do that. View quote
George Pataki
When consumers do not take full advantage of efficiency gains, it is because they are weighing other factors that influence their decision making. When the federal government arbitrarily places one of those factors over others, it makes consumers worse off. View quote
Gina McCarthy
I don't think the folks in the low-tax states really want to go into a fairness discussion. Residents of Connecticut and New York would love to remind them how much they pay in federal taxes to support programs for Mississippi and South Dakota. View quote
Gail Collins
Big-government proponents embrace both the power of the federal government and the idea that millions of Americans ought to be dependent on its largesse. It's time to return to our Founders' love for small government. More is not always better. View quote
Gary Bauer
I can see through almost any scam, especially one perpetrated by the federal government. I can see through it... they can't pull the wool over my eyes, it's absolutely freakin' impossible to pull the wool over my eyes about the government. View quote
Gary Coleman
Stimulus spending, permanent bailouts, government takeovers, and federal mandates have all failed our nation. America's employers are afraid to invest in an economy racked with uncertainty over what Washington's next set of rules, regulations, mandates, and tax hikes will look like. View quote
Geoff Davis
During my time as a state legislator, I've pushed for significant investment in public school districts. In Congress, I would look forward to increasing federal public investment in education through initiatives like Race to the Top. View quote
Hakeem Jeffries
I can recall back in 1998, in August of that year, when we had a horrible disaster along the Mexican border in the town of Del Rio. At the time, FEMA was the shining star of the federal government. It's now perceived as many to be the dullest knife in the drawer. Right or wrong, that's the perception. (Henry Bonilla)
We can adhere to the Henry Hyde amendment by saying that no federal funds will be used for abortions. And that's the bottom line for me. View quote
Henry Cuellar
If you are born into a family below the national median income, we provide you with an additional $500, and for every contribution made to a child's account below the national median income, we match it dollar for dollar - the federal government will. View quote
Harold Ford, Jr.
What is so remarkable about the success of affirmative action is that it has been accomplished despite the Justice Department and the policies of the federal government. View quote
Harold Washington
Throughout American history many of our social gains and much of our progress toward democracy were made possible by the active intervention of the federal government. View quote
Harold Washington