Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 23, 2023
What if you didn't have to have transfer payments because we paid people a living wage?
Said by
Don Beyer
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Beyer suggests eliminating transfer payments by ensuring a living wage.

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