Political Quotes

On the recordJune 16, 2020
if not contained and reversed, the downturn could further widen gaps in economic well-being
Said by
Jerome Powell
Republican · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Warns about the economic downturn exacerbating racial wealth gaps.

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