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Mitch McConnell: So, look, Mr. President, two years in if Democrats call for more jobs, some sort of emergency spending, the burden of…

On the recordFebruary 3, 2022
So, look, Mr. President, two years in if Democrats call for more jobs, some sort of emergency spending, the burden of proof was with them.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky
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msnbc.com

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Mitch McConnell comments on the Democrats' responsibility regarding job creation and spending.

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