Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 3, 2014
The Federal Government should not be in the business of mandating policies that parties are otherwise free to negotiate privately.
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Chuck Grassley
Republican · Iowa

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Senator Grassley argues against government interference in private negotiations.

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