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Paul Mitchell: “I come from the private sector, and I am absolutely amazed. The first time a problem comes up, everyone wants to whip…”

On the recordMay 2, 2017
I come from the private sector, and I am absolutely amazed. The first time a problem comes up, everyone wants to whip out the taxpayers' checkbook because, hey, just spend more money.
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Paul Mitchell
Michigan

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Criticizing the tendency to increase spending without addressing underlying issues.

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