Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 30, 2011
the Federal Government does not put people to work. Entrepreneurs put people to work.
Said by
Mary Landrieu
Democratic · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the role of entrepreneurs in job creation over government.

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