Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 23, 2015
You cannot have big league economic growth with little league infrastructure.
Said by
Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Wyden emphasizes the importance of infrastructure for economic growth.

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