“There is a myth that the purpose of the Congress is to pass laws. It is not. The purpose of the Congress is to stop laws from being passed.”

— Barney Frank

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About Barney Frank

Politician • American

Barney Frank is a prominent American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts from 1981 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he was a leading voice on liberal causes and financial reform....

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