Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 17, 2011
You must make that determination purely on the merits, not tilted to some other political considerations.
Said by
Howard Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of merit in removing Sudan from the terrorism list.

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