Political Quotes

Pramila Jayapal: “The American people I think would be shocked to learn that, despite overseeing a bigger economy with more companies and…”

On the recordNovember 13, 2023
The American people I think would be shocked to learn that, despite overseeing a bigger economy with more companies and more mergers, the Antitrust Division has been operating today with half the staff that the Carter Administration had in 1979.
Said by
Pramila Jayapal
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Jayapal highlights the reduced staffing of the Antitrust Division compared to historical levels.

Share

More from Pramila Jayapal

Aug 18, 2026

This kind of capricious law enforcement has no place in a legitimate democracy.

commondreams.org
Aug 18, 2026

We need a foreign policy based on partnership, exchange, and mutual respect.

commondreams.org
Aug 21, 2026

We are horrified by the situation here at Stewart, and we believe this detention center should be shut down.

georgiarecorder.com
Aug 18, 2026

The interventions conducted under the banner of the ‘Donroe Doctrine' appear to follow a partisan playbook: the endorsement of favored candidates, the placement of political allies, the weaponization of tariffs and sanctions, and, where…

commondreams.org

Other voices in this conversation