Political Quotes

On the recordMay 22, 2011
I would much rather keep that 2 to 3.9 billion dollars in the pockets of our constituents in the Midwest rather than giving it to our close friends, our deeply held friends in Canada.
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Ed Whitfield
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Whitfield emphasizes prioritizing Midwest financial benefits over Canadian profits from the Keystone pipeline.

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