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On the recordSeptember 5, 2011
When John Boehner, the speaker, was told that some of his policies might cost jobs, he said so be it.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Begala highlights Boehner's indifference to job loss in relation to political strategy.

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