Political Quotes

On the recordJune 12, 2017
This proposed budget would inflict human and political costs that far outweigh any potential budget savings.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy warns about the severe consequences of the budget cuts on global development.

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