Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 24, 2019
As the wealthiest country in the world, the United States, we should not be 55th.
Said by
Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Cohen emphasizes the unacceptable infant mortality rate in the U.S. compared to other developed countries.

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