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Tom Tancredo: But, you know, Mr. Speaker, I wonder sometimes whether or not people really and truly are concerned about the 1 percent…

On the recordNovember 2, 1999
But, you know, Mr. Speaker, I wonder sometimes whether or not people really and truly are concerned about the 1 percent cut, or they are worried about the possibility that this could start a trend. What if you could cut 1 percent and nobody could tell the difference? Did you ever think about that?
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Tom Tancredo
Colorado

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Discussing concerns over proposed budget cuts during a House floor debate.

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