Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 15, 2010
It's the difference between having the right to do something and it being the right thing to do.
Said by
James Carville
Democratic · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

James Carville discusses the distinction between legal rights and moral correctness regarding the construction of the mosque.

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