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David Schweikert: Well, also, you know, life isn't foolproof but at some point you play the statistical part of your tale, and sorry, I am…

On the recordJuly 31, 2013
Well, also, you know, life isn't foolproof but at some point you play the statistical part of your tale, and sorry, I am way over time, but Mr. Chairman, thank you for your patience.
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David Schweikert
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Schweikert acknowledges the unpredictability of life and the importance of statistical analysis.

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