Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 19, 2023
Economic inequality not only is an injustice in and of itself, but it actually impedes economic growth.
Said by
Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Whitehouse emphasizes the negative impact of economic inequality on growth.

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