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Sue Myrick: It is obviously political season, and when it is politically convenient, deficits are a huge problem on the other side…

On the recordJuly 21, 2004
It is obviously political season, and when it is politically convenient, deficits are a huge problem on the other side of the aisle, but they are not willing to make any sacrifices in any other areas to be fiscally responsible to all of our citizens. There is no one in this House who does not support our troops and wants to see more military housing. But I really feel that today, in this debate I am listening to, our troops are being used as a pawn, and that is very disturbing to me. Yes, this is an agenda of our President, but I would also like to remind the other side that tax cuts were also a priority of our President.
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Sue Myrick
North Carolina

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Discussing fiscal responsibility and military support during a debate.

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