Political Quotes

On the recordJune 12, 2025
I would rather that he came and arrested me than do that to the people of my state.
Said by
J.B. Pritzker
Democratic · Illinois
Source
cnn.com

Editor's note · Context

Pritzker vowed to protect his constituents from intimidation by federal authorities.

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