On the recordFebruary 17, 2010
I would rather have 30 Republicans in the Senate who believe in the principles of freedom than 60 who don't believe in anything.
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transcripts.cnn.comI would rather have 30 Republicans in the Senate who believe in the principles of freedom than 60 who don't believe in anything.
DeMint advocates for ideological purity within the Republican Party over mere numbers.
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