I think anybody who's had an alcoholic in their life, or somebody with a drug problem, realizes that until things get bad enough, there's no incentive to change. Blake Farenthold alcoholicbadchange Change image and share on social
Nobody in the Washington regulatory bureaucracy gets fired for saying no. Blake Farenthold bureaucracyfireregulatory Change image and share on social
We've got the power of the purse in the Congress. Blake Farenthold congresshavepower Change image and share on social
We need to be talking about things like the DREAM Act. We need to also be talking about e-verify. We also need to be talking about border security. Blake Farenthold actborderdream Change image and share on social
The census should not be political. Blake Farenthold censuspolitical Change image and share on social
Everybody wants to help folks out. But we've got a system where you can stay on unemployment for an awfully long time. And I think we need to create a system of decreasing benefits over time to encourage you to get a job. Blake Farenthold benefitcreatedecrease share on social
In 2012, the Supreme Court upheld President Obama's overreaching mandate that forces every American to purchase health insurance or face a fine. Blake Farenthold americancourtface Change image and share on social
It's Congress' job to keep an eye on the other agencies and the workings of the entire government. It is our constitutional duty. Blake Farenthold agencycongressconstitutional Change image and share on social
As much as I hate to say it, what I'm coming to realize is that all we're really able to do is put the brakes on. Imagine going real fast in a Flintstones car, and my heel is out there. I went to Washington to change the world, and all I can do is put my heel out. Blake Farenthold brakecarchange share on social