Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 12, 2018
I detect a strong, bipartisan agreement that there is desperation in farm country.
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Tina Smith
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Senator Smith highlights bipartisan concern over the agricultural crisis.

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