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Jeff Flake: “I think we are overspent, we are overtaxed. We shouldn't put this additional burden. But if we are going to do it…”

On the recordMarch 19, 2010
I think we are overspent, we are overtaxed. We shouldn't put this additional burden. But if we are going to do it, certainly we ought to ensure that it goes to its intended purpose.
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Jeff Flake
Republican · Arizona
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govinfo.gov
Mar 19, 2010

Editor's note · Context

The speaker is discussing an amendment related to government spending programs.

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