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William C. Baker: Pick the President you want. This Congress for 40 years has had its foot stuck on the accelerator. We appropriate, we…

On the recordApril 4, 1995
Pick the President you want. This Congress for 40 years has had its foot stuck on the accelerator. We appropriate, we spend. Heal thyself.
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William C. Baker
California

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Discussing fiscal responsibility and government spending.

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