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Tom Tancredo: No one is even suggesting, not even the most ardent supporters of the President's plan or the ardent opponents of the 1…

On the recordNovember 2, 1999
No one is even suggesting, not even the most ardent supporters of the President's plan or the ardent opponents of the 1 percent cut, have suggested this would mean a shutdown of government. I am saying if you did, and when it has happened, you wonder to yourself, who knows the difference?
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Tom Tancredo
Colorado

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Discussing the implications of budget cuts during a debate.

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