Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 21, 2020
While he may think he has the authority and legally, he might. He will not get and achieve the outcomes that I believe he wants and the President wants and the mayor wants, if you act unilaterally.
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Thomas J. Ridge
Pennsylvania

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Tom Ridge warns that unilateral actions by the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security will not lead to desired outcomes.

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