Political Quotes

On the recordJune 2, 2011
I hope in the future that, though committee is certainly going to be used occasionally to advance the political imperatives of the majority party, that the other side gets a chance to put their best evidence on.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Murphy calls for fair representation of both parties in committee discussions.

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