Political Quotes

On the recordApril 27, 2016
There is a tendency when making policy to yield to the interests of the most powerful entity in this country that cares about that policy.
Said by
Brad Sherman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Critiquing how trade policy often favors powerful interests over broader economic benefits.

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