Political Quotes

On the recordApril 29, 2024
Over and over again, when the economy is strong, politicians are so busy taking credit that they fail to see storms on the horizon.
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Katie Porter
Democratic · California

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Porter warns that politicians often overlook impending economic crises during prosperous times.

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