Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 11, 2015
Having something that creates a substantial burden without having any public safety is the sort of thing that just drives people nuts.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley criticizes regulations that impose burdens without improving safety.

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