Political Quotes

On the recordJune 7, 2017
I believe when you have one or two companies, big companies in America that can have their own bank, using it, is not for mostly small businesses and medium-sized businesses.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

Editor's note · Context

Shelby criticizes the Export-Import Bank's focus on large companies over small businesses.

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