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On the recordMarch 20, 2012
I think it is very troubling to me to hear so many people in this administration blame the shortcomings of the administration on the previous administration and on Republicans in the Congress but then quick to take credit for what the private sector does despite the administration.
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Virginia Foxx
Republican · North Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Foxx criticizes the administration for blaming predecessors while claiming credit for private sector job creation.

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