Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 23, 2021
When we funnel money to Wall Street and the largest corporations and the richest tiny sliver of people, it never trickles down to the rest of us.
Said by
Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Warren criticizes the trickle-down economic theory and advocates for direct investment in the people.

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