The 2000 census was the most accurate census in this Nation's history. In a Nation as large and diverse as ours, we will never, ever have a perfect count, and they have been doing these since Caesar. There is yet to be a perfect count. I acknowledge the gentleman's concern with the undercount; and I also acknowledge that gutting their budget, which is what the gentleman's amendment does, will not improve the accuracy of the 2010 census.
Discussing the accuracy of the 2000 census and budget concerns for the 2010 census.
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