Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 1, 2021
We are not letting the free market rule? We are investing heavily as a government, dramatically, on the things that are making us sick.
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Cory Booker
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Booker criticizes government investment in unhealthy practices over market-driven solutions.

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