Political Quotes

On the recordMay 6, 2013
in many ways that is the source of our strength because whatever the court rules on that issue, people may disagree, they may disagree very strongly, but at the end of the day people are going to abide by it.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine argues that political chaos reflects strength, as Americans ultimately respect court rulings.

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