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Eric Schmitt: “Because he flies private a lot. He tells hardworking Americans they need to pay more for things that he is not willing…”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2023
Because he flies private a lot. He tells hardworking Americans they need to pay more for things that he is not willing to pay for, and people are frustrated.
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Eric Schmitt
Republican · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Schmitt criticizes Secretary Buttigieg for not practicing what he preaches about costs.

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