Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
It seems to me that if history teaches anything, it is that those who carry the view that their end justifies extreme means are usually on the wrong side of history.
Said by
Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine warns against using the debt limit as leverage for political action.

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