Political Quotes

On the recordJune 3, 2009
If we want the free flow of traffic, do away with all the stop lights.
Said by
Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Harkin uses traffic analogies to emphasize the need for regulation in financial markets.

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