Political Quotes

On the recordApril 17, 2023
Slashing Federal spending this severely back to fiscal year 2022 enacted levels would have unspeakably harmful consequences for each of our communities and for national readiness.
Said by
Lauren Underwood
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the negative impact of proposed spending cuts on the Coast Guard and national security.

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