Political Quotes

On the recordApril 6, 2025
It’s not economic policy, it’s not trade policy. It’s a political weapon designed to collapse our democracy.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Murphy criticizes Trump's tariffs as a threat to democracy.

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