Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 8, 2014
It appears that politics, not qualifications, were at the heart of the decision.
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John Barrasso
Republican · Wyoming

Editor's note · Context

Barrasso suggests political motives behind the decision not to renominate a Commissioner.

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