Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 13, 2011
if you are ever going to have an impact on jobs, now is not the time to have a negative impact on jobs.
Said by
John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Shimkus emphasizes the importance of job preservation during economic challenges.

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