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Brett Guthrie: “You know the difference between an excuse and a problem? A problem comes with possible solutions; an excuse is a…”

On the recordMarch 27, 2017
You know the difference between an excuse and a problem? A problem comes with possible solutions; an excuse is a justification for the status quo.
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Brett Guthrie
Republican · Kentucky

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Guthrie emphasizes the importance of solutions over excuses in addressing issues.

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