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Mike Garcia: I believe it is a noble mission. But I am a numbers guy, and as an appropriator, especially right now where our Nation…

On the recordMay 9, 2022
I believe it is a noble mission. But I am a numbers guy, and as an appropriator, especially right now where our Nation is seeing record inflation, 8.5 percent, and a debt of $30 trillion at the Federal level, we have got to pay attention to these numbers a little closer than we have maybe historically.
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Mike Garcia
Republican · California

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Garcia emphasizes the need for fiscal responsibility amid rising inflation and national debt.

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