Bill Lee said "You are truly bearing witness on behalf of the poor and the near-poor who are living on the edge in the wealthiest country in the world." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 18, 2019

You are truly bearing witness on behalf of the poor and the near-poor who are living on the edge in the wealthiest country in the world.

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Bill Lee

Republican · Tennessee

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Editor's note · Context

Acknowledging the importance of advocacy for the poor in America.

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