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Rick Perry: “I'm reminded of a Kenny Rogers song when he talked about you need to know when to hold them and when to fold them.”

On the recordMay 8, 2019
I'm reminded of a Kenny Rogers song when he talked about you need to know when to hold them and when to fold them.
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Rick Perry

Editor's note · Context

Perry referenced a song to emphasize the importance of decision-making in Congress.

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