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Gregory Meeks: I get concerned that we may be turning into an oligarchy country, when you look at the number of folks with money and…

On the recordDecember 6, 2016
I get concerned that we may be turning into an oligarchy country, when you look at the number of folks with money and the financing.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Meeks expresses concern about the influence of wealthy individuals on U.S. politics.

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