On the recordOctober 18, 2023
Many of my colleagues in Congress are millionaires, and so as a result, they are unable to penetrate and reach out of the bubble and see what the American people are going through on a daily basis.
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congress.govAdriano Espaillat: “Many of my colleagues in Congress are millionaires, and so as a result, they are unable to penetrate and reach out of…”
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Espaillat criticizes wealthy lawmakers for being disconnected from everyday struggles of Americans.
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