Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 5, 2019
This is not a bill of the people, by the people, and for the people; it's a bill of trial lawyers, for trial lawyers, and by trial lawyers.
Said by
Clay Higgins
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Higgins criticizes H.R. 1 as benefiting trial lawyers over citizens.

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