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Kevin Hern: “But, Mr. Werfel, with all due respect, isn't that the sort of the old phrase that Ronald Reagan used, 'We are from the…”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2024
But, Mr. Werfel, with all due respect, isn't that the sort of the old phrase that Ronald Reagan used, 'We are from the government, we are just here to help?' I mean, it is not free.
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Kevin Hern
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Hern critiques the notion of government services being free, referencing Reagan.

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