"The American people, in their own families, they understand that you have to do that. You have to make the tough decisions. You have to get your budget. You have got to put it in order. And they expect their elected officials and their leaders to do likewise."
American politician who served as a U.S. representative for Washington state from 2005 to 2025. She led the House Republican Conference and later chaired the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Her congressional work focused on health policy, technology, and energy issues.