Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 17, 2011
My top priority is to do all I can to help the Federal Government participate in repairing President's Island near Memphis.
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Lamar Alexander
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Alexander emphasizes the need for federal assistance to repair flood damage in Tennessee.

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