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George Voinovich: “Unfortunately, as is often the case around here, responsibility often gives way to rhetoric.”

On the recordMarch 10, 2004
Unfortunately, as is often the case around here, responsibility often gives way to rhetoric.
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George Voinovich
Republican · Ohio
Source
congress.gov
Mar 10, 2004

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Senator Voinovich criticizes the tendency for rhetoric over responsibility in budget discussions.

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