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John Campbell: Thank you. You know, the question before us is $11.8 million, as I mentioned to you before, is a cut from $12.5 million.…

On the recordJuly 19, 2007
Thank you. You know, the question before us is $11.8 million, as I mentioned to you before, is a cut from $12.5 million. So the question I would ask you back is, well, why is it not $12.5 million?
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John Campbell
California

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Discussing budget cuts during a congressional debate.

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