Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 23, 2007
We're cutting off our nose to spite our face.
Said by
Claire McCaskill
Democratic · Missouri
Source
congress.gov
Jan 23, 2007

Editor's note · Context

Commenting on the lack of personnel for oversight despite increased funding.

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