Political Quotes

On the recordJune 13, 2021
When you Federalize this, you diminish that accountability, and eliminate that responsibility that local politicians should have.
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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana

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Federal involvement in housing policy reduces local accountability for political leaders.

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