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Joe Wilson: “Indeed, as I am here, proposing a cut of around 3.7 percent, this is across the board. Actually, it's an affirmation of…”

On the recordJune 20, 2007
Indeed, as I am here, proposing a cut of around 3.7 percent, this is across the board. Actually, it's an affirmation of the significance of the projects that are in the bill. I am not saying they should be terminated. I am saying that they should be stalled. I am certainly not indicating they should be interrupted or destroyed. My being here is to propose that there be a reduction in spending, except that it's really a reduction to the President's recommendation, which is an increase in spending of $175 million. But it is a savings to the taxpayers of $1.13 billion. That's, indeed, a key reason that I ran for Congress was to, indeed, protect the taxpayers, look out for the taxpayers, make sure that the government programs that are so worthy are handled well.
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

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Discussing proposed spending cuts and their impact on taxpayers.

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