“I think it was a sound policy.”
— Russell Vought
January 16, 2025 • Vought was defending Schedule F, a Trump-era policy designed to make certain policy-related federal employees easier to dismiss.
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“I think it was a sound policy.”
“Puts Americans first.”
“Then they create heroes.”
“Doesn't come from the government.”
“It's like smoking.”
“They gobbled up our freedom and competition.”
“Listen, I don't care what he says.”
“The truth is coming out.”
“As long as NATO pays their fair share.”
“Joe Biden's raging inflation crisis is a horrible tax on every American family.”
“An overwhelming amount of evidence.”
“They illegally broke our nation's laws and therefore, they are criminals.”
“Joe Biden's administration has done nothing to change course.”
“These things don't work.”
“The Committee must understand how and to what extent.”
“This is a lie.”
“Very good towels.”
“I know more about ISIS than the generals do.”
“Additional accountability woven into the resources we provide Ukraine.”
“Joe Biden has taken action after action to further his family's plans to get rich.”