Aspersion Quote by David Brooks Download Open image “... trash talk ... Washington floats on a river of aspersion.” — David Brooks ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.9 out of 5 (8 ratings) Copy quoteShare Aspersion Floats Rivers Trash Trash talk
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I'm not here to cast aspersions on anyone. I'm trying to unify the party, not find fault. — Keith Ellison Copy Share Image