Political Quotes

On the recordApril 19, 2023
we can't afford to allow politics to interfere with our basing decisions.
Said by
Brian Schatz
Democratic · Hawaii

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the need for objective basing decisions amid political influences.

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