Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 25, 2008
Neither of them seemed to act like there's an economic crisis on. I was astonished.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Begala expresses surprise at the candidates' lack of urgency regarding the economic crisis during the debate.

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