Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 15, 2025
That’s not leadership, when you blame people that tell the truth. That’s not leadership when you can’t say the words, ‘I made a mistake.’
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Cory Booker
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Booker criticizes Waltz for blaming a journalist instead of taking responsibility for his actions.

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