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Doug LaMalfa: “The captain of the ship goes with the ship, and if the ship goes down, the captain goes down with the ship.”

On the recordJuly 13, 2014
The captain of the ship goes with the ship, and if the ship goes down, the captain goes down with the ship.
Said by
Doug LaMalfa
Republican · California

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LaMalfa emphasizes accountability for leadership amid veterans' issues.

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