"Well, I mean, Congress did originally set the formula for the state grants, and they guaranteed every state a minimum formula. So that was a congressional decision"
- Michael Chertoff
About this Quote
Michael Chertoff is talking about the role of Congress in setting the formula for state grants. He highlights that the Congress was accountable for producing a formula that guarantees every state a minimum formula, suggesting that it was a congressional choice. This recommends that Congress plays a crucial role in figuring out the financing levels for states through grant programs. The declaration likewise implies that Congress developed the structure for distributing funds, showing their obligation for shaping grant programs' efficiency. In general, by acknowledging that Congress played a role in establishing grant program funding, Chertoff recommends that the circulation of funds is not approximate, but predetermined with a purposeful formula.
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