Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 28, 2022
When the government competes against somebody, free market that is called socialism. When the government dictates who can be in the marketplace that is communism.
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Pete Sessions
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Sessions argues that government involvement in healthcare resembles socialism and communism.

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