Political Quotes

On the recordApril 17, 2023
To run an unjust tax system that creates bigger deficits for the sake of wealthy political influence is not a good place for the United States of America to be.
Said by
Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing the tax system for benefiting the wealthy while increasing national deficits.

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