Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 24, 2018
I understand politicians like to create their own councils and commissions and get rid of the last person's.
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Raskin comments on the tendency of politicians to replace previous administrations' councils.

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