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Mitch McConnell: Well, given the deficit numbers, it really ought not to be a trillion-dollar spending bill. I think we can start by…

On the recordJanuary 7, 2009
Well, given the deficit numbers, it really ought not to be a trillion-dollar spending bill. I think we can start by saying that.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

McConnell critiques the proposed spending bill in light of the national deficit.

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