Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 15, 2013
I think it's shameful that we are asking you to explain your decisions when we have the power to stop all of this nonsense, and we should do it immediately.
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Michelle Lujan Grisham
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Lujan Grisham criticizes the need for explanations during a government shutdown.

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