Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 30, 2011
I want everybody both to see both sides, I really do honestly. It's good for the country. We ought to have a debate about this.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Begala emphasizes the importance of having a debate about the president's job plan and the Republican response.

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