Political Quotes

On the recordApril 17, 2018
If you cut expenditures and revenue simultaneously, you might not solve the problem.
Said by
Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the need to balance spending and revenue to address financial issues.

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