Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 1, 2021
It’s not where I get them to compromise. It’s what I get them to leave out.
Said by
John Thune
Republican · South Dakota
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

John Thune admitted to his constituents that he had no intention of voting for any health care bill, emphasizing his strategy of negotiating in bad faith.

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