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On the recordMarch 27, 2003
Well, Mr. Secretary, I understand it may be a terrible way, but we are talking about the expenditure of the taxpayers' money.
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Robert C. Byrd

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the importance of prudent taxpayer spending.

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