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“You can't take money from the taxpayers out of the treasury to give it to pay off your political donors. That's corruption to do that.”

Quote by Michele Bachmann

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Michele Bachmann

Michele Bachmann is an American politician born on April 6, 1956. She served as a U.S. Representative, representing Minnesota's 6th district. Bachmann is known for her conservative political stance and has been involved in various political movements. She also ran as a Republican presidential candidate in the 2012 election. more

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