Political Quotes

On the recordMay 17, 2023
It is past time for us to remove private bankers from this public role.
Said by
Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Warren calls for reform to reduce private bankers' influence in the Federal Reserve.

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