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Barbara Boxer: “I think this would be very foolish in the long run. Yes, in the short run we could save some dollars, but in the long…”

On the recordMarch 16, 1995
I think this would be very foolish in the long run. Yes, in the short run we could save some dollars, but in the long run if we fall behind here it means the loss of jobs. Our economy cannot afford that kind of hit.
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the potential economic consequences of budget cuts.

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