Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 15, 2011
I think what the American people are asking us to do is please, we don't want to stop helping other people around the world but at what point do we come to the realization that we are truly broke?
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Mark Kelly
Democratic · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the need for fiscal responsibility while maintaining foreign aid.

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