Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 16, 2011
But if your objective is to defeat legislation, if that is your objective, then I understand what you are doing.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Questioning the motives of those opposing the legislation.

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