Political Quotes

On the recordJune 24, 2009
We do need a short-term strategy. We need a long-term strategy. The question is, how are we going to pay for it?
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John Barrasso
Republican · Wyoming

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the need for both short-term and long-term strategies for transportation funding.

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