“Preferential treatment for the rich and well-connected has no place in the college admissions process.”
“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
““After years of effort, my bill to cap insulin at $35 a month for everyone is one step closer to becoming law,””

Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 22, 1931
For these reasons, I do not feel that I can approve this legislation.
Said by
Herbert Hoover
Republican · California
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

Editor's note · Context

Veto of Legislation To Confer Certain Benefits on Civilian Employees of the Quartermaster Corps.

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