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George W. Bush: The surplus is the people's money, and we need to share some of that surplus with the people who pay the bills.

On the recordMay 7, 2001
The surplus is the people's money, and we need to share some of that surplus with the people who pay the bills.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks at the Electronic Industries Alliance Dinner

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