Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 2, 2009
I would be worried about raising interest rates because it would hurt getting people back to work.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Schumer expresses concern that raising rates could negatively impact employment.

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