Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 13, 2013
I have been struck by the fact that so many people look to the Federal Government as the insurer of disasters that they did not insure against.
Said by
Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

Editor's note · Context

Risch highlights reliance on government for disaster insurance instead of personal responsibility.

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