Mike Simpson said "if you tax people for a purpose and that need still exists, then you ought to be able to spend the money on that need." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 6, 2019

if you tax people for a purpose and that need still exists, then you ought to be able to spend the money on that need.

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Simpson emphasizes the importance of using tax funds for their intended purpose.

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