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Chris Van Hollen: we are all entitled to our own opinions, but not to our own facts.

On the recordSeptember 12, 2011
we are all entitled to our own opinions, but not to our own facts.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of facts in budget discussions.

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