On the recordApril 1, 2009
I have a strange whole philosophy that if someone does something for you, gives you resources, gives you money, I think they want something back, and we ought to do it.
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Joe Arpaio
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congress.govJoe Arpaio: “I have a strange whole philosophy that if someone does something for you, gives you resources, gives you money, I think…”
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Arpaio explains his rationale for police actions based on political favors.
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