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On the recordApril 8, 2014
I think we use that excuse way too often in Congress, in the administration. 'Well, that is an unintended consequence.'
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Jerry Moran
Republican · Kansas

Editor's note · Context

Moran criticizes the frequent use of unintended consequences as an excuse in governance.

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