Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 17, 2017
Why fight so hard on the side of the oil industry rather than fighting on the side of the health of the people of Oklahoma?
Said by
Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley questions the priorities of the EPA regarding public health versus industry interests.

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