Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 24, 2025
Your days of leeching off the public may have come to an end, but with a little elbow grease and pluck, you just might successfully transition to actual productive work in the private sector.
Said by
Glenn Youngkin
Republican · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Youngkin suggests laid-off federal workers can find new jobs in the private sector.

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