Paul Sarbanes Quotes

The public has lost confidence in the chairman. - Paul Sarbanes

The fact that the President is calling for still more tax cuts at the same time the Congress is being asked to add $800 billion to the Federal debt ceiling is beyond reckless-it places in jeopardy our future economic strength and the economic security of all Americans. - Paul Sarbanes

The credibility of the Federal Reserve rests in large part on broad confidence in its independence... The board can play a very significant role in improving consumer rights and enforcing consumer protections. - Paul Sarbanes

The administration in my view is once again manufacturing a crisis. There is no crisis in the Social Security system. The system is not on the verge of bankruptcy. - Paul Sarbanes

That is what has happened to the United States in the international economic scene. We have deteriorated into a debtor status so that we are now dependent upon the kindness of strangers. That is not where the world's leading power should find itself. - Paul Sarbanes

Students of American history will recall that the important place where work gets done in the legislative body, almost without exception, is in the committees, more so than on the floor although sometimes more attention is paid to the floor. - Paul Sarbanes

It's not an issue with which you can or should be playing political games. - Paul Sarbanes

It is critically important for the administration to move quickly to appoint credible new economic leaders who understand Main Street America and the investing public; who are committed to creating new jobs all across America; and who will focus on restoring confidence in the financial markets and addressing corporate malfeasance. - Paul Sarbanes

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