Michael Chertoff Quotes

And I have to say, I agree with some of the criticisms that some have made about that state program which allocates the grant money on a very rigid formula all across the country, with a certain percentage to each state.

There is no question that we are in a period in which we are going to have to use those sources to fund about 35 million dollars a year that used to be paid for by the federal government.

Taxes are the sinews of the state.

I'm a little nervous about public funding. It's better than what we got now.

Taxation is the legitimate support of government.

The term 'cost shifting,' as I use it, refers to those items in a university's budget that used to be reimbursed by the federal government but are no longer paid for by them.

It is because of me that today the union government has sanctioned special funds for the development of Bihar.

I am committed to working with Speaker Hastert and the other members of the Illinois congressional delegation to do all that I can to ensure that Illinois' funding needs are adequately met.

This emergency spending measure is certainly only the beginning, since we here in Washington will continue to work closely with the president and emergency agencies to ensure they continue receiving the funding they need.

This is his solution: He said all we need to do is take your tax dollars, send them to Washington, have Washington take out its cut, having Washington then send it back to the states, have the states then go out and hire public employees. Does that make sense to you? Is that how to get the economy moving?

Obviously the Senate is a federal office, but to get California's economy moving again we need to do some things in the federal arena.

Budgets are moral documents. Federal funding should reflect the priorities and the values of the majority of the American people.

I'm not going to deprive my constituents of money that's out there.

I do not believe in welfare. Therefore, I am the first presidential candidate in American History who qualifies for Federal matching funds, who will not take them.

Congress may spend money in aid of the "general welfare.

I'm a product of Federal spending.

As long as Federal dollars are used to finance art projects, Congress will have the responsibility to its constituents to determine what type of art taxpayer dollars will support.

I don't care what kind of speeches you make as long as you don't vote against the appropriations.

Taxes are the lifeblood of Government

With Government funding comes regulation.

People like entitlements. That's why we spend so much on them.

Institutions are increasingly persuaded that political maneuvering is more important than scientific justification in securing federal funds.

I don't go to the federal government and say, 'Fund my program.'

As our leaders in Washington confront tough decisions about our budget priorities, I urge them to continue federal funding for public broadcasting.

I will not support a federal budget that cuts funds for sanctuary cities, states, or universities.