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George W. Bush: I have pledged to cut the deficit in half by 2009, and we are on track to do so.

On the recordFebruary 10, 2005
I have pledged to cut the deficit in half by 2009, and we are on track to do so.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Message to Congress Transmitting the Economic Report of the President

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