Political Quotes

Marcia Fudge: “It is dishonest and immoral for anyone to assume or suggest that poor people do not want to work.”

On the recordApril 2, 2019
It is dishonest and immoral for anyone to assume or suggest that poor people do not want to work.
Said by
Marcia Fudge
Democratic · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Fudge defends the work ethic of low-income individuals against negative stereotypes.

Share

More from Marcia Fudge

Mar 27, 2023

We have to find ways that are going to work.

congress.gov
Mar 27, 2023

We believe that we are today 1.5 million homes short--housing units short of where we should be.

congress.gov
Mar 27, 2023

We estimate that just from the reduction in the mortgage insurance premium, we are going to help 850,000 people over the next year.

congress.gov
Mar 27, 2023

We have to start building more affordable housing in this country.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation