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On the recordOctober 16, 2007
Anybody who puts a priority for a local project ahead of the best interest of this country, I believe is not fulfilling their oath to the office. And that's whether they are Republican or Democrat.
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Thomas Coburn
Republican · Oklahoma

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Senator Coburn criticizes senators for prioritizing local projects over national interests.

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