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Mark Warner: Sequestration was set up to be so stupid that no rational group of people would ever let it happen. Yet it is happening.

On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
Sequestration was set up to be so stupid that no rational group of people would ever let it happen. Yet it is happening.
Said by
Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Warner criticizes the sequestration process as irrational and harmful, noting its ongoing implementation.

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