Political Quotes

On the recordMay 8, 2017
Shouldn't we spend every dollar that comes in on maintenance of our water infrastructure?
Said by
Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Advocating for full allocation of Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund receipts.

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