Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 13, 2009
if you disagree with how your neighbor is acting within the marketplace, we shouldn't try to restrict his freedom, we should inform his discretion.
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Jeb Hensarling
Republican · Texas

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Hensarling emphasizes the importance of financial literacy over restrictions in the marketplace.

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