Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 23, 2009
American consumers are relying more than ever on credit cards to just make ends meet from month to month.
Said by
Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Whitehouse discusses the reliance on credit cards during the recession.

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