Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 10, 1996
Almost 100 percent of people like you in your position will pay back to the Government far more in increased taxes than you ever took out.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks in a Roundtable Discussion on the Work-Study Program in Des Moines, Iowa

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