Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 30, 2013
I must confess I find the timing of this hearing particularly strange.
Said by
Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen expresses concern over the timing of a hearing after passing a farm bill favoring agribusiness.

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