Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 5, 2019
Next year we will spend more money on interest payments on the debt than all federal funding.
Said by
Jim McGovern
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

McGovern highlights the unsustainable fiscal path regarding debt payments.

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