Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 29, 2020
All of us in this hearing, yourself included, are entrusted with looking after the public interest.
Said by
Sean Casten
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Casten emphasizes the responsibility of officials to serve the public interest during crises.

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