Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 26, 2019
If you are in a peeing contest with a skunk, the only way to beat him is to out-pee him.
Said by
Mark Kelly
Democratic · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Kelly uses a crude analogy to illustrate the need to confront trade challenges.

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