On the recordDecember 10, 2012
I think the short-term political gain seems to be more important for the politicians than the long-term future of our country.
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transcripts.cnn.comTom Coburn: “I think the short-term political gain seems to be more important for the politicians than the long-term future of our…”
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Coburn laments that politicians prioritize immediate political benefits over the country's long-term interests.
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