Political Quotes

On the recordApril 19, 2023
It looks to me like you are completely falling short, that you have vacated the field.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Senator Whitehouse criticizes the IRS for not addressing issues with nonprofit organizations.

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