Tom Coburn: “I think the problem is elections. And I think it is the lack of…”

On the recordFebruary 27, 2012

I think the problem is elections. And I think it is the lack of courage and character in Members of Congress.

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Coburn criticizes Congress for prioritizing elections over the country's long-term interests.

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