Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 12, 2013
This is not the time to be timid. This is the time to send a clear message to the appropriators of our priorities as authorizers.
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Bill Johnson
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the need for assertiveness in budget priorities.

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