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John McCain: Government has grown by 60 percent in the last eight years. 60 percent, that's simply inexcusable.

On the recordJuly 6, 2008
Government has grown by 60 percent in the last eight years. 60 percent, that's simply inexcusable.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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John McCain criticizes the growth of government spending under the Bush administration.

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