Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 30, 2022
You cannot preach temperance from a barstool. You got to have a plan and we do not have a plan.
Said by
Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey emphasizes the need for a concrete plan on clean energy.

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