Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 10, 2018
It is about the cost of a cup of coffee a week for you and for your employer.
Said by
Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Gillibrand describes the affordability of the FAMILY Act for employees.

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