Political Quotes

On the recordApril 16, 2012
But 44 bucks for breakfast? I'm a big man. I can't spend 44 bucks for breakfast.
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Tim Walz
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Walz expresses outrage over excessive spending by the GSA during a congressional hearing.

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