Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 8, 2016
There is this unbelievable perception out there that the cost of inaction is free.
Said by
Garret Graves
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Graves expresses frustration over the perception of disaster response costs.

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