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Rob Portman: “I just think we are at the point in our country's history where we can't afford to play politics.”

On the recordJanuary 6, 2011
I just think we are at the point in our country's history where we can't afford to play politics.
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Rob Portman
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Portman emphasizes the need for serious political action over partisan games.

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