Quotes about Government overreach

Activist government overreach and ongoing economic stagnation have shown us why Washington should not try to displace what is best left to civil society. Votes: 3

There is no greater example of government overreach and unrestrained liberalism than 'Obamacare.' It is so deeply flawed and such a clear and present threat to our economic stability that there is no way to fix it. Votes: 3

It is unclear how disarming law-abiding citizens would better protect them from the dangers and threats posed by those who would flout the law. It is at just such times that the constitutional right to self-defense is most precious and must be protected from government overreach. Votes: 3

There is no better example of the overreach of government than in environmental law. Votes: 1

Increased spending, growing government debt and overreaching regulations are stifling job creation and economic growth. Votes: 1

We must guard against the overreaching hand of big government trying to take away our freedom. And we must always protect the environment in a manner consistent with our values. Votes: 1

It has become fashionable to rail against government intervention in the economy, and the FHA is a favorite example by those trying to show the government's overreach. In reality, the FHA shows how government action during the Great Recession forestalled a much worse economic fate. Votes: 1

I think Americans are - particularly, independent voters are looking at Washington, and they see too many taxes, too much spending, too much debt, too many Washington takeovers, and they want to provide a check and a balance to what they see as a runaway, overreaching Washington government. Votes: 1