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Jim Clyburn: “67 percent of the Republican Congress decided to put political ideology ahead for the best interests of our great…”

On the recordSeptember 28, 2008
67 percent of the Republican Congress decided to put political ideology ahead for the best interests of our great nation.
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Jim Clyburn
Democratic · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Clyburn criticizes Republican lawmakers for prioritizing ideology over national interest during the bailout vote.

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