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On the recordDecember 14, 2011
I think there is a reason that the public approval of the Congress is 9 percent, and most of that 9 percent probably are our families.
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Boxer reflects on low public approval ratings for Congress and the perception of personal attacks.

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