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David Thomas: Since the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Watson) wants me to explain the reference about cesspools referred to by me…

On the recordMay 16, 2002
Since the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Watson) wants me to explain the reference about cesspools referred to by me, I referred to it as a cesspool of red ink. And if anybody does not believe $24 billion of State government mismanagement is not a red ink cesspool, then I do not know what you would call it.
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David Thomas
New York

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Addressing state government mismanagement during a discussion.

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