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On the recordNovember 29, 2017
I think it is a nonstarter to think we are going to pass a $1.5 trillion tax bill and have another $1 trillion in the next 10 years for defense.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Shaheen criticizes the feasibility of funding defense alongside a large tax bill.

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