Political Quotes

On the recordMay 20, 2019
If we didn't pay Members of Congress, we wouldn't shut down in the first place.
Said by
Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen suggests that Congress should not be paid to prevent government shutdowns.

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