Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 19, 2017
What would happen if too much power were accumulated in the hands of the few.
Said by
Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin reflects on the Founding Fathers' concerns about power concentration.

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