Political Quotes

Hakeem Jeffries: “That`s what Mr. McConnell is saying. But I think that his friends on Wall Street and the wealthy and the well-off across…”

On the recordSeptember 20, 2021
That`s what Mr. McConnell is saying. But I think that his friends on Wall Street and the wealthy and the well-off across the country do not want to see a default in the Stock Market and the economy crashing.
Said by
Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Commenting on Mitch McConnell's stance on the debt ceiling and the potential economic consequences.

Share

More from Hakeem Jeffries

Oct 12, 2026

The more Donald Trump campaigns for Republicans across the country, the better for the opportunity for Democrats to further convince the American people that we actually are the only ones determined to make life more affordable for them.

cbsnews.com
Oct 12, 2026

For years Donald Trump and far-right extremists have relentlessly targeted Congresswoman Omar with vile personal attacks and baseless accusations.

iowacapitaldispatch.com
Oct 14, 2026

We need to lower the cost of groceries and gas. Two, we need to make healthcare affordable for every single American. Three, we’re going to hold the crooks accountable who’ve visited unprecedented corruption on the American people.

abcnews.com
Oct 5, 2026

We can’t afford to take anything for granted.

abcnews.com

Other voices in this conversation