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Walter B. Jones: I want to say, two of my worst votes in 18 years were the Iraq war--we didn't have to go to Iraq--and the repeal of…

On the recordJuly 17, 2012
I want to say, two of my worst votes in 18 years were the Iraq war--we didn't have to go to Iraq--and the repeal of Glass-Steagall.
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Walter B. Jones
North Carolina

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Jones reflects on his regrets regarding past votes on Iraq and financial regulation.

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