Brad Sherman said "The amount of the deficit is set by the spending. That is in Congress. It is set by the taxes. That is set by Congress." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 14, 2017

The amount of the deficit is set by the spending. That is in Congress. It is set by the taxes. That is set by Congress.

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Brad Sherman

Democratic · California

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Editor's note · Context

Sherman emphasizes that Congress controls deficit spending and taxes, not the Federal Reserve.

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