Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 29, 2022
Taking credit for deficit reduction resulting from discontinuation of irresponsible spending is comparable to an arsonist taking credit for containing a fire by refraining from dousing it with more gasoline.
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Chuck Grassley
Republican · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Grassley uses a metaphor to criticize the President's claims about deficit reduction.

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