Bobby Rush actually said...

the majority held hostage the payroll tax cut extension... to attach a rider that attempted to force President Obama to come out in favor of Keystone XL.

Context

Rush describes the majority's tactics to pressure Obama regarding Keystone XL.

01/24/2012

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