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Virginia Foxx: “We should not claim ownership of that taxpayer's hard-earned money.”

On the recordApril 9, 2019
We should not claim ownership of that taxpayer's hard-earned money.
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Virginia Foxx
Republican · North Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Foxx emphasizes the importance of respecting taxpayer contributions.

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