Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 18, 2023
People are losing their lives and their property. Should the rest of America be paying for that when that can all be avoided? That is the question.
Said by
Scott Perry
Republican · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Perry questions the responsibility of America in disaster funding.

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