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Nick Smith: “Now, the little young tots in that family of four are going to be obligated to account for that money later on in their…”

On the recordMarch 6, 1996
Now, the little young tots in that family of four are going to be obligated to account for that money later on in their lives. No. 1, it is immoral. No. 2, balancing the budget is going to strengthen the economy.
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Nick Smith
Republican · Michigan

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Discussing the implications of budget policies on future generations.

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