Political Quotes

On the recordJune 17, 2013
It seems to me like we don't reward good behavior, but we make people think about, well, maybe it is better if I am not married.
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Mark Kelly
Democratic · Arizona

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Kelly criticizes policies that penalize marriage, suggesting they discourage family unity.

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