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David Schweikert: And I hear people say things which I don't appreciate, because in the line of civility to call something a scam, I don't…

On the recordMarch 26, 2019
And I hear people say things which I don't appreciate, because in the line of civility to call something a scam, I don't know what some people consider a scam, but we just endured 2 years in this country of being told that the President colluded with Russia. That was a scam, folks. This is not a scam. This is serious business, and we are trying to improve the lives of American people.
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David Schweikert
Republican · Arizona

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Schweikert defends tax reform against claims of being a scam, emphasizing its importance for Americans.

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