Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 20, 2005
This is a step in where we have no business. This is walking where the angels fear to tread. We're playing with a young woman's life for the sake of politics. This is not about values. This is not about religion. It is pandering for political gain.
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John Lewis
Democratic · Georgia

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