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Mark Dayton: “I don't have to face anybody's vote for 5-1/2 years, so I just dictate to my conscience and what is best.”

On the recordAugust 20, 2001
I don't have to face anybody's vote for 5-1/2 years, so I just dictate to my conscience and what is best.
Said by
Mark Dayton
Source
congress.gov
Aug 20, 2001

Editor's note · Context

Dayton emphasizes his independence from political pressures in decision-making.

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