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We can’t have 500 congressmen and senators who think it’s their job to bring home the bacon – and that’s what we’re going to change.
Wednesday, Nov. 03, 2010

Open quoteWe can't have 500 Congressmen and Senators who think it's their job to bring home the bacon — and that's what we're going to change.Close quote

  • JIM DEMINT,
  • Republican Senator from South Carolina, on banning earmarks, which he said would be the top priority for Republicans after taking control of the House of Representatives in Tuesday's midterm elections
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