Patty Murray
Senator Patty Murray represents Washington in the U.S. Senate.
Notable Quotes
"President Trump is a disgrace. He’s easily the most corrupt President in American history by a long shot."View Story →
"Democrats want to get TSA agents paid, but we won't help Republicans cut a blank check that allows continued, unchecked immigration enforcement crackdowns."View Story →
"This is the same bill the Senate unanimously passed five weeks ago."View Story →
"This [the fund] is corruption that has never been more blatant or more widespread."View Story →
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