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On the recordFebruary 15, 2008
I believe the gentleman is speaking about when you were in charge, passing those trillions of dollars in very short periods of time. We took a longer time, as you may recall. I think you were responsible, as a matter of fact, for some of that time that we spent.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing fiscal policy and spending during a debate.

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