Political Quotes

On the recordMay 13, 2022
I have been saying for a long time now that this too shall pass. But you know, I grew up in apostasy. And I`m beginning to believe that we may be threatening to really undermine this democracy. And this country really is teetering on the edge.
Said by
Jim Clyburn
Democratic · South Carolina
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Clyburn warns about the state of democracy in the context of the January 6 investigation.

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