Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 16, 2019
There is nothing inherently dishonest about that. In politics we have disagreements. We discuss, we debate, we negotiate, we vote, and in the end, the voters decide whose policies they want to support at the ballot box.
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Jim Baird
Republican · Missouri

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Acknowledges political disagreements while emphasizing the democratic process.

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