Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 28, 2014
there are huge benefits, net benefits if you look at both sides of the ledger.
Said by
Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Whitehouse argues that environmental regulations often yield significant benefits.

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