Mike Simpson said "If you are going to tax somebody for a purpose, and for a need, and you still have that need, why not spend that money on that need?" @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 6, 2019

If you are going to tax somebody for a purpose, and for a need, and you still have that need, why not spend that money on that need?

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Mike Simpson

Republican · Idaho

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Editor's note · Context

Simpson criticizes the administration for not utilizing the Inland Waterway Trust Fund effectively.

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