Tom Coburn: “I agree with the Senator. He knows my record. I have not voted to not…”

On the recordDecember 5, 2006

I agree with the Senator. He knows my record. I have not voted to not pay for anything in this body. I don't believe we borrow the future of our children to take care of our present-day needs.

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Tom Coburn

Republican · Oklahoma

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Editor's note · Context

Discussing fiscal responsibility and government borrowing.

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