Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 1, 2013
What right do they have to pick and choose what part of governance can be funded?
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

Editor's note · Context

Reid questions the Republicans' decision-making regarding government funding during the shutdown.

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