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Government Control Quotes

Debating the limits of government

These government control quotes present the view, attributed to various politicians, that rules, fees, and inspections amount to unwelcome uniformity imposed from above.

Let's make it simple: Government control means uniformity, regulation, fees, inspection, and yes, compliance.

Quotes by Tom Graves

Experience tells us that we do not need more overspending or higher taxes to grow jobs. We do not need more regulations or more government control - such as the government takeover of health care or the restrictions in domestic...

Quotes by Tim Walberg

This election presents a stark choice - we can continue down the road of the Obama Democrats, more and more spending, debt and government control of the economy, or we can return to the founding principles of our nation -...

Quotes by Ted Cruz

When the state or federal government control the education of all of our children, they have the dangerous and illegitimate monopoly to control and influence the thought process of our citizens.

Quotes by Michael Badnarik

Adverse Quotes

I don't think the American people want unilateral government control over the entire health-care system.

Quotes by Judd Gregg

The levels of poverty in 1933's rural America were unimaginable to us now. The 1933 Farm Bill, which introduced unprecedented government control over agriculture, was a reaction to the specific problems facing producers at that time.

Quotes by Debbie Stabenow

The greatest bulwark against an overreaching government, as tyrants know, is a religious population. That is because religious people form communities of interest adverse to government control of their lives; religious communities rely on their families and each other rather...

Quotes by Ben Shapiro

Frequently Asked Questions

What perspective do these government control quotes represent?
They present attributed political opinions, mostly critical, arguing that increased regulation and spending amount to too much government control.
Do any quotes specifically mention health care?
Yes, several link government control to debates over a government takeover of health care and the broader health-care system.
Is a particular political era referenced in these quotes?
Yes, one quote references the Obama Democrats era, framing it as a choice between continued spending and a return to founding principles.
Are these quotes presented as fact or as opinion?
They are presented as attributed opinions from political figures, not as neutral facts, and are shared here without added editorial comment.
Where can I find more quotes about health policy debates?
See the Care quotes page for more perspectives on health care and related policy discussions.

Others weigh in specifically on Care and the economy, arguing that the American people don't want government running health care or spending unchecked.