On the recordOctober 2, 2013
I think that the speaker has to be more concerned about our country than he is about his job.
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transcripts.cnn.comI think that the speaker has to be more concerned about our country than he is about his job.
Harry Reid criticizes Speaker John Boehner for prioritizing his position over the country's needs.
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