Congress Quote by Michael Chertoff
“Well, I mean, Congress did originally set the formula for the state grants, and they guaranteed every state a minimum formula. So that was a congressional decision.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional testimony on state grant formula, 2005
Congress originally set a minimum funding formula for states, a deliberate policy choice.
In simple terms: Congress set a baseline for state funding.
Recognize policy origins when evaluating funding.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- state budgeting
- public finance
- policy analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How has the formula changed?
- What impacts do these changes have?
Policy may evolve beyond the original formula.