Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 24, 2017
the best safety net is a free enterprise system where we can sell our products
Said by
Heidi Heitkamp
Democratic · North Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Heitkamp emphasizes the importance of free enterprise for farmers' safety nets.

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