Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 20, 2023
I believe it is worse because it is becoming more and more acceptable among conventional so-called conventional politicians, members of Congress to engage in extremist rhetoric that encourages this type of attitudes.
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Jeh Johnson
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Jeh Johnson states that the current climate of political rhetoric is worse than in the past, as it has become acceptable for politicians to engage in extremist rhetoric.

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