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Tom McClintock

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Thomas Miller McClintock is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 5th congressional district since 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he has been an advocate for limited government and fiscal conservatism throughout his political career. McClintock has focused on issues such as tax reform, environmental policy, and government spending. He previously served in the California State Assembly and as a member of the California State Senate, where he gained recognition for his commitment to conservative principles.

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Jun 6, 2017

the era of big government is over.

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Jun 6, 2017

the result of that was the lowest economic growth rate in the post-war era.

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May 23, 2017

And the share of taxes paid by that top 1 percent actually went up dramatically...

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May 23, 2017

And with respect to the policies, this budget reminds me a great deal of the first Reagan budget...

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May 23, 2017

It is so good to see an administration returning to the policies that work and for the first time in 16 years having a President who actually gives a damn about balancing the budget before it bankrupts the country.

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May 23, 2017

Your budget turns us away from that bleak future.

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May 23, 2017

So this isn't theory, this is practice, and it has been practice under both Democratic and Republican administrations, when you cut the tax and regulatory burdens the economy expands.

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May 23, 2017

I believe we averaged 1.5 percent every year for his 8 years. Is that correct?

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May 2, 2017

I think there are really only 2 ways to pay for spending. You either tax it now as revenue, or you tax it in the future as debt.

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May 2, 2017

the President was calling for a government shutdown. And, in fact, he has been bending over backwards to avoid a government shutdown.

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May 2, 2017

What he called for was for the Senate to reform its closure rule on fiscal bills that has completely gridlocked Congress' ability to control spending.

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May 2, 2017

It seems to me, from your report, that the increase in spending is all being driven by mandatory spending?

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