Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 23, 2003
They terrorize people who are just trying to earn a living.
Said by
Nancy Pelosi
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Pelosi criticized the arrests of illegal immigrants at Wal-Mart, stating that it instills fear in those seeking to work.

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