Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 7, 2015
the average American in a crisis situation is not thinking Stafford Act. They are just not.
Said by
Yvette Clarke
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes that people in crises prioritize immediate needs over legalities.

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