"That's what mayors do. They lobby Congress to provide resources for their city"
- Maxine Waters
About this Quote
Maxine Waters is recommending that mayors must be proactive in advocating for their cities. She is motivating mayors to take the effort to contact Congress and request resources for their city. This might consist of financial assistance, infrastructure projects, or other resources that would benefit the city. By doing this, mayors can ensure that their city is receiving the resources it requires to prosper. This quote highlights the value of mayors taking an active role in advocating for their city and working with Congress to secure the resources it requires. It likewise highlights the power of mayors to make a difference in their city and the significance of their function in the political process.
This quote is written / told by Maxine Waters somewhere between August 15, 1938 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA.
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