Clear Quote by Dean Phillips Download Open image “The Constitution is clear; appropriations powers sit with the legislature.” — Dean Phillips ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.5 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare Clear Constitution Legislature Sit
For me, appropriations bills are the glue. These are the bills that must move, no matter what, to keep the government functioning as a… — Marcy Kaptur Copy Share Image
There are checks and balances and broad separation of powers under the Constitution. Each organ of the State, i.e. the legislature, the executive and… — P. Sathasivam Copy Share Image
There is not a more important and fundamental principle in legislation, than that the ways and means ought always to face the public engagements;… — James Madison Copy Share Image
Congress has powers, and they are an important check on the other branches of government. — Nancy Mace Copy Share Image
The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the State governments… — James Madison Copy Share Image
The Constitution is the origin and measure of legislative authority. It says to legislators, thus far ye shall go and no farther. Not a… — William Paterson Copy Share Image
Just like families must live within their budgets, the Federal Government must live within its means. We have passed appropriations bills that have been… — Dennis Hastert Copy Share Image
If it be said that the legislative body are themselves the constitutional judges of their own powers, and that the construction they put upon… — Alexander Hamilton Copy Share Image
Congress has the constitutional responsibility to control the power of the 'purse'. — Ryan Zinke Copy Share Image
Congress's oversight authority is derived from its implied powers in the Constitution, making it an integral part of the American system of checks and… — Dean Phillips Copy Share Image
If you want to learn about the whole government and how it operates, the Appropriations Committee is the best place to learn it. — John J. Rooney Copy Share Image
The Constitution in all its provisions looks to an indestructible union disposed of indestructible States. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Ranked Choice Voting is simple, empowers voters, and rewards candidates who broaden support beyond their base. — Dean Phillips Copy Share Image
Trust is earned, and as long as special interests can continue to buy influence with PAC money we're going to continue losing the faith… — Dean Phillips Copy Share Image
I have spent my career helping to build and grow businesses, and if I've learned one thing, it's that being pro-business and pro-consumer are… — Dean Phillips Copy Share Image
In Minnesota, we have already enshrined the protections included in the Equality Act, and it has made our state stronger. — Dean Phillips Copy Share Image
Same day voter registration is just common sense and a proven way to increase voter participation. — Dean Phillips Copy Share Image
As Minnesotans, we value education and preparing the next generation for success in their careers and their lives. — Dean Phillips Copy Share Image
The only people who should suffer financial hardship when elected leaders can't govern are the elected leaders themselves. — Dean Phillips Copy Share Image
It's quite clear that if America hopes to realize the great possibilities of its remarkable mosaic, we all must invest more time talking and… — Dean Phillips Copy Share Image
This is not a partisan issue. In fact, the vast majority of Democrats, independents and Republicans support universal background checks on gun sales. — Dean Phillips Copy Share Image
In order to preserve our democracy we must come together to end the corrupting influence of money in politics - and we cannot do… — Dean Phillips Copy Share Image
I have the great honor of representing Minnesota's Third Congressional District, which includes the western Twin Cities metro area and is home to the… — Dean Phillips Copy Share Image
The American people are expecting us to put party politics aside and get things done - and not doing so is a dereliction of… — Dean Phillips Copy Share Image
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God's Word does provide life lessons to teach us how to live. And it gives us beautiful poetry that gives voice to our human… — Jennifer Rothschild Copy Share Image
We have no clear ideas of the agency of [demonic] spirits, nor is it necessary. The Scripture says little to satisfy our curiosity; but… — John Newton Copy Share Image
I've always made it clear that I do not believe that global government is either necessary or feasible. — Maurice Strong Copy Share Image