Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 18, 2013
I don't think any of us in this room intended for this bill to cause foreclosures for people who happen to live near a river or near a mountain.
Said by
Shelley Moore Capito
Republican · West Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Capito expresses concern about the impact of flood insurance premiums on homeowners.

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