Michael Enzi Quotes & Sayings

“If we abandon marriage, we abandon the family.”

“If you're not at the table, you're on the menu.”

“When terrorists attacked the symbols of our national unity and strength, they failed to realize that they were just symbols of our strength. The real strength of our nation comes from our people - not our buildings.”

“I used to be a retailer, and I find it discouraging when somebody comes in and they pick something up and they say, 'Now if you'll sell it to me without the sales tax, I'll buy it.'”

“Every government program needs to be more efficient. Instead of pointing out how other programs can tighten their belts, every program administrator must look inward to save money.”

“The American people need to know that money is being used effectively because frankly, the nation can't afford careless spending, no matter how well-intentioned.”

“Businesses large and small shouldn't have to check the expiration date of a tax provision to see if it's still good.”

“If we bankrupt America, we will all pay the price.”

“Leaders should not just talk about - but walk the walk of - fiscal conservatism.”

“Congress has funded numerous programs to provide care and compensation to 9/11 victims, spending several billion dollars on extraordinary and unprecedented efforts.”