Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 10, 2025
There are people who are fomenting it [political violence] in this country. I think the president’s rhetoric often foments it.
Said by
J.B. Pritzker
Democratic · Illinois
Source
msnbc.com

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Gov. Pritzker warns about the influence of political rhetoric on violence.

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