I would find the gentleman's remarks to be a little more credible if he would at least acknowledge that during the time those girls were in college this Republican majority in the United States Congress has paid off $500 billion in public debt during that time.
Roger Wicker: “I would find the gentleman's remarks to be a little more credible if he would at least acknowledge that during the time…”
On the recordMay 23, 2002
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Discussing fiscal responsibility during a debate.
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