Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 1, 2022
I don't think we will ever end poverty, but the goal is to help people stay there for a short period of time when they find themselves in difficult financial situations.
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Glenn Thompson
Republican · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Thompson discusses the transient nature of poverty and the need for support.

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