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Walter B. Jones: I have said two of the worst votes I ever made since I have been in Congress were the vote to go into Iraq and the…

On the recordSeptember 12, 2011
I have said two of the worst votes I ever made since I have been in Congress were the vote to go into Iraq and the repeal of Glass-Steagall.
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Walter B. Jones
North Carolina

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Walter Jones reflects on his regret over voting for the Iraq War and repealing Glass-Steagall.

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