Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 5, 2019
The only thing standing in the way of saving lives is a lack of political will.
Said by
David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Cicilline attributes the failure to pass gun laws to political inaction.

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