Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
We have to get back there. And the general question is how do we get back there, where we can confidently tell the American people that if you work hard you can expect a growth in your wages and your income.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reed discusses the need for income growth for all Americans, not just the wealthy.

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