Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 27, 2012
most of us don't really care if it is a duplicative program as long as it sounds good to kids or seniors or veterans.
Said by
Jim Cooper
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Cooper highlights the tendency of politicians to support programs that sound appealing rather than effective.

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