Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 7, 2023
As long as Members of Congress are allowed to hold and trade stocks, the door to corruption remains open.
Said by
Pramila Jayapal
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Jayapal emphasizes the risk of corruption from stock trading by Congress members.

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