The vast amount of waste and sheer stupidity in government - from the Pentagon to the Food and Drug Administration - could fill committee agendas for years. Tom Coburn administrationagendaamount Change image and share on social
Republicans should simply focus on first principles and give the American people what they want - an honest party dedicated to common sense, fiscal responsibility and limited government. If we govern to save the country, we'll do well as a party. Tom Coburn americancommoncountry share on social
We need real leadership, Democrat, Republican and independent to stand up and say, we have to live within our means. Tom Coburn democratindependentleadership Change image and share on social
The earmark favor factory needs to be boarded up and demolished, not turned over to new management that may or may not have a better eye for earmarks with 'merit.' Tom Coburn boarddemolishearmark Change image and share on social
The danger of what's happening right now in terms of using reconciliation is, the purpose of the Senate is going to be defeated. And that is to bring consensus to big issues in this country so that we have a reasoned and thoughtful approach and that the American public buys into it. Tom Coburn americanapproachbig share on social
