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On the recordApril 19, 2023
I think whenever we entertain any of this we have got to make sure that we are getting value out of whatever we are proposing.
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John Fetterman
Democratic · Pennsylvania
Source
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Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the need for value in government spending.

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