Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 27, 2023
That kind of talk may score political points in certain circles, but it flies in the face of good, old-fashioned common sense.
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Dan Goldman
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Goldman criticizes Republican proposals to defund border security efforts.

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