Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 11, 2017
There is nothing ideologic about it. It is just: Does it work or doesn't it work? Does it protect people or doesn't it?
Said by
Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Gillibrand emphasizes the need for a fact-based analysis in political discussions about nutrition programs.

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