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Jason Smith: “The American people are not going to buy this budget--because frankly we can't afford it.”

On the recordMarch 28, 2022
The American people are not going to buy this budget--because frankly we can't afford it.
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Jason Smith
Republican · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Smith criticizes the budget, claiming it's unaffordable for Americans.

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