Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 10, 2011
He needs a jobs package. And then defy the Republican house not to pass it.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Begala suggests that the president should propose a significant jobs package to challenge the Republican-controlled House.

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