Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 27, 2013
We cannot pretend that this hearing is about growing the economy or creating jobs.
Said by
Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Assertion that the hearing's real purpose is not economic growth or job creation.

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