Political Quotes

On the recordJune 8, 2023
Unless you get at the root causes of unhappiness and isolation and loneliness, there is almost no amount of money that can make up for that inattention.
Said by
Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Murphy emphasizes the importance of addressing underlying issues affecting mental health.

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