Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
Robbing Peter to pay Paul is not the right way to set our priorities as a nation.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing budget cuts and prioritization of funding.

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