Political Quotes

On the recordJune 5, 2026
“For far too many small businesses and their employees, federal bureaucracy stands in the way of economic opportunity.
Said by
Joni Ernst
Republican · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the impact of federal bureaucracy on small businesses.

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