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“People have to take responsibility for themselves. We need to get the housing industry going again. We don't need government intervening in every step.”

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Eric Cantor

Eric Cantor, an American politician born on June 6, 1963, served as the Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives. He represented the 7th district of Georgia and was known for his advocacy of economic freedom and tax reduction policies. more

“The American people elected us here to cut spending so we can create an environment for jobs in America. The House has acted. We have demonstrated that we want to see spending, discretionary spending, brought down to levels of 2008. We've seen no counteraction. We have seen no position that has been expressed by the other side at all.”

People Want Has Beens Jobs America House Sides Levels Environment Cutting Position Spending Jobs In America

Author:Eric Cantor

“The bill then says if the Senate does not act, then H.R. 1 (the House-passed bill that cuts $61 billion) will be the law of the land. In addition to that, it says that if all else fails, and the Senate brings about a shutdown, then members should not get their pay.”

Ifs Should Doe Law House Pay Cutting Failing Land Members Bills Billions Senate

Author:Eric Cantor

“The issue for us is rebuilding a governing majority that is comfortable with differences that can transcend the divisiveness and unify behind the principles that we know our party has succeeded on.”

Knows Differences Party Behinds Principles Issues Comfortable Majority Governing Rebuilding Divisiveness

Author:Eric Cantor

“Well, if Democratic members in the House elect Nancy Pelosi as their leader, it's almost as if they just didn't get the message from the voters this election. I mean, the voters outright rejected the agenda that she's been about. And here they're going to put her back in charge.”

Ifs Wells Mean House Leader Members Messages Election Democratic Agendas Voters Rejected Nancy

Author:Eric Cantor