Quote by John McCain

The first pork-barrel bill that crosses my desk, I'm going to veto it and make the authors of those pork-barrel items famous all over America.

The first pork-barrel bill that crosses my desk, I'm going t

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's commitment to combating corruption and wasteful spending. They express their intention to veto any proposed legislation that includes unnecessary expenditures, commonly known as pork-barrel items. By doing so, they aim to hold accountable the politicians responsible for introducing such items and draw attention to their actions across the country. This declaration suggests a steadfast determination to prioritize fiscal responsibility and discourage the practice of including self-serving projects in legislation.

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