Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 28, 2020
Our Founders would not bow before a king, nor should we bow before the emperors of the online economy.
Said by
David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Cicilline draws a parallel between historical monarchy and current digital monopolies.

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