Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 21, 2017
As Secretary of Labor, I want to know if you will--and you don't have to answer it, it's just a concern I have--bow to political pressure.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Murray expresses concern about political pressure affecting labor decisions under the Trump administration.

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