Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 17, 2011
There's nothing more frustrating than knowing that you have the ability to address something, but you've got your policies that are hanging you up from accomplishing that.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

Editor's note · Context

Murkowski expresses frustration over policies hindering disaster response capabilities.

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