Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 23, 2018
Which is more important: educating our children or more money for the Koch brothers?
Said by
Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley contrasts funding for education with tax reductions benefiting the Koch brothers.

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