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Keith Ellison: Do you remember Charlie Brown, whenever he tried to kick the ball, Lucy always picks the ball up. And they picked the…

On the recordFebruary 4, 2009
Do you remember Charlie Brown, whenever he tried to kick the ball, Lucy always picks the ball up. And they picked the ball up on the President, even though they said they were going to hold it down. I yield back.
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Keith Ellison
Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Using a Charlie Brown analogy to discuss political actions regarding the President.

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