Louie Gohmert

I think TARP was the most defining vote since I've been in Congress. It was wrong. You don't nationalize private - it was wrong. It desensitized people to what $700 billion was, which opened the door for a $900 million stimulus, for Obamacare, for all these things. It was wrong. It broke my heart.

American Politician

Charles Krauthammer

Newt Gingrich had to work hard - getting Republican candidates to sign the Contract with America - to nationalize the election that swept Republicans to victory in 1994. A Democratic anti-Tea Party campaign would do that for the Republicans - nationalize the election, gratis - in 2010.

American Journalist

Greg Grandin

Defenders of Wilson are correct to beg for context when considering his legacy. But it is they who ignore the context: the role Wilson played in using war, including Haiti's racist counterinsurgency, to nationalize white supremacy, militarism, and Christian evangelism.

American Historian

Monica Crowley

Mr. Obama seeks to federalize large portions of education, beginning with his attempt to nationalize college student loans.

Use 'nationalize' when a government takes direct control of services or businesses from private hands.

Government Control

'Nationalize' often applies to major industries like transportation, energy, or healthcare.

Major Industries

Nationalizing something can be controversial, suggesting debate about government vs. private control.

Controversial Action

Using 'nationalize' for interests highlights their significance to the country's identity or unity.

Prominence of Interests

'Nationalize' can suggest bringing people together under a common interest or goal.

Cultural Unification

It can mean raising awareness for a cause, making it a concern for the entire nation.