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George H.W. Bush: “You know, some in Washington said we had to choose between cutting taxes and cutting the deficit. Today's numbers show…”

On the recordJuly 10, 2006
You know, some in Washington said we had to choose between cutting taxes and cutting the deficit. Today's numbers show that that was a false choice. The economic growth fueled by tax relief has helped send our tax revenues soaring.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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President Bush argues that tax cuts have led to economic growth and increased tax revenues, countering claims of a deficit.

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