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Sen. Bob Graham: I will say that the influence of President Jefferson and his essential philosophy that one generation should not ask…

On the recordFebruary 9, 1994
I will say that the influence of President Jefferson and his essential philosophy that one generation should not ask another to pay its bills casts a long and pervasive shadow over American fiscal affairs.
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Sen. Bob Graham
Florida

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The speaker discusses the influence of President Jefferson on American fiscal policy.

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