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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In reclaiming my time, that's a leap. I'm talking steps. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentlelady from North Carolina (Mrs. Ellmers), a former nurse.
I thank the distinguished incoming chair of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee for the time. Madam Speaker, I just want to say I do support this rule. I will revise and extend my remarks for…
How much time do we have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Georgia has 3\1/2\ minutes remaining, and the gentleman from Virginia has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining.
I have our last speaker, who's going to close for us. Mr. Coffman is going to consume 3 minutes. So if the gentleman from Virginia wants to talk in 30 seconds, I will accommodate my friend. I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from Virginia.
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