“ It is not true that Congress spends money like a drunken sailor. Drunken sailors spend their own money. Congress spends our money. Arthur Laffer Economist
“ Our mission, as set forth by the Congress is a critical one: to preserve price stability, to foster maximum sustainable growth in output and employment, and to promote a stable and efficient financial system that serves all Americans well and fairly. Ben Bernanke Economist
“ As Congress continues to debate ways to address illegal immigration, we must remember the many hard-working legal immigrants that contribute so much to our nation's economy and culture. Bob Filner Former U.S. Representative
“ The president has undermined trust. No longer will the members of Congress be entitled to accept his veracity. Caveat emptor has become the word. Every member of Congress is on his or her own to determine the truth. Bob Graham Former Governor Of Florida
“ The Bush Administration and the Congress have to stop ignoring this crisis in international trade. The longer we ignore it, the more American jobs will move overseas. It's just that simple. Byron Dorgan Former United States Senator
“ Madam Speaker, before being elected to Congress, I ran a manufacturing business that did a significant percentage of our sales outside the United States. Chris Chocola Businessman