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“We don't want to make a mistake. Would you rather make the mistake and err on the side of caution or wait until something happens and then answer to the American people, why you didn't vet these people properly?”

Quote by Ted Yoho

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Ted Yoho
Ted Yoho

Ted Yoho is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Florida's 3rd congressional district. Born on April 13, 1955, he was first elected to Congress in 2011. In Congress, Yoho focuses on issues such as agriculture, defense, and environmental policy. more

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