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John Yarmuth: “Everybody hates government until they need government. That is from the richest to the poorest. We know there's a lot of…”

On the recordJanuary 16, 2008
Everybody hates government until they need government. That is from the richest to the poorest. We know there's a lot of subsidy to the wealthiest people, the wealthiest corporations. They say they don't like government, but they are always coming here to ask for help when it suits them. This is one of those times when everyone needs government in this country. Everyone needs the stimulus that we are about to try to provide. It's the right thing, it's the smart thing, and it's the moral thing to do. I think that if we can convince enough people on the other side of the aisle, we will strike a great victory for this country and for the American people.
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John Yarmuth
Democratic · Kentucky

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Discussing the need for government intervention and stimulus during economic challenges.

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