Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 6, 2012
Less than 1 percent of the population is shouldering 100 percent of the burden of maintaining our national security.
Said by
Jon Kyl
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Kyl emphasizes the disproportionate burden of national security on a small population.

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