Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 16, 2012
Exploiting people's emotions of fear, envy, and anxiety, is not hope, it's not change. It's partisanship.
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Paul Ryan
Republican · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Ryan criticizes the political tactics used by opponents in the context of budget discussions.

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