Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 22, 2023
I don't think it is right to put American taxpayers on the hook for defending themselves in these cases when you know that there is a high odd--high odds of losing.
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Bill Hagerty
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Hagerty criticizes the financial burden on taxpayers from SEC enforcement actions likely to fail.

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