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Jack Kingston: We spent way too much money. Now, I will point out this year's deficit alone at $1.4 trillion is more deficit than…

On the recordFebruary 24, 2010
We spent way too much money. Now, I will point out this year's deficit alone at $1.4 trillion is more deficit than George Bush had in the entire 8 years. Let me repeat that. Eight years of Bush is still less debt than 1 year of President Obama.
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Jack Kingston
Georgia
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Feb 24, 2010

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The speaker is discussing the federal deficit and comparing it to previous administrations.

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