On the recordFebruary 24, 2009
I have to say, when people tell me they don't want something to be done with political considerations, my response is that they should not ask 535 politicians to do it.
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congress.govBarney Frank: “I have to say, when people tell me they don't want something to be done with political considerations, my response is…”
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Frank emphasizes the inherent political nature of decision-making in Congress.
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