Political Quotes

On the recordApril 21, 2021
We`re advising that a lame-duck president in an election year is not going to be able to tip the balance of the Supreme Court.
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas
Source
msnbc.com

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Cruz comments on the implications of a lame-duck president's ability to influence the Supreme Court.

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