Everett Dirksen: “A billion here and a billion there, and pretty soon, we are talking…”

On the recordMay 24, 2011

A billion here and a billion there, and pretty soon, we are talking about real money.

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Highlighting the impact of large deficits and the need for fiscal responsibility.

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Everett Dirksen: “A billion here and a billion there, and pretty soon, we are talking about real money.”