Political Quotes

On the recordJune 22, 2022
The fear of a recession is not because our economy is weak, but because our democracy is weak.
Said by
Sean Casten
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Casten argues that economic fears stem from democratic weaknesses rather than economic conditions.

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