Jim Cooper actually said...

the political reward system is such that we are primarily benefited if we have good news speech material that excites voters back home.

Cooper discusses how politicians prioritize appealing messages over addressing real issues.

02/27/2012

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I hope that this Congress will not only fund that amount, but actually find the real dollars to support it and not borrow that money

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am going to wait till the classified session.

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