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Charles W. Stenholm: “That is not the intent of this amendment. It is not to get into taxes or spending. It is just to say to this body, we…”

On the recordMay 5, 2004
That is not the intent of this amendment. It is not to get into taxes or spending. It is just to say to this body, we have to make a decision regarding how much more we borrow on our children and grandchildren.

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Discussing the implications of borrowing on future generations.

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