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Bart Jansen is a reporter for Congressional Quarterly.

Featured Statements

John McCain
stated on October 28, 2008 in a TV ad airing in Florida:

"Obama says Iran is a 'tiny' country, 'doesn't pose a serious threat.'"

By Bill Adair • October 28, 2008
John McCain
stated on August 27, 2008 in a TV ad:

"Obama says Iran is a 'tiny' country, 'doesn't pose a serious threat.'"

By Bart Jansen • August 27, 2008
Democratic National Committee
stated on August 13, 2008 in the Democratic Party platform:

"Less than four cents of every health care dollar is spent on prevention and public health."

By Bart Jansen • August 26, 2008
Barack Obama
stated on August 12, 2008 in a radio ad:

"McCain opposed a requirement that the government buy American-made motorcycles. And he said all buy-American provisions were quote 'disgraceful.' "

By Bart Jansen • August 12, 2008