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Ed Royce: The capitalists will be happy to sell the rope.

On the recordMarch 8, 2011
The capitalists will be happy to sell the rope.
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Ed Royce
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Royce references a Lenin quote about capitalists aiding their own downfall.

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