Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 3, 2010
Just like the gentleman demonstrated in Massachusetts, the people are not tone deaf. They think we are. And they know Washington is.
Said by
Pete Hoekstra
Michigan
Source
govinfo.gov
Feb 3, 2010

Editor's note · Context

The speaker is addressing public perception of Washington's responsiveness to the people's concerns.

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