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George W. Bush: “The American people, when they hear that we've got enough money to meet needs such as building housing on military bases…”

On the recordMarch 11, 2001
The American people, when they hear that we've got enough money to meet needs such as building housing on military bases or refurbishing housing on military bases, if we set priorities and have fiscally sound leadership in Washington, DC, they will find that there is enough money for tax relief.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks During a Tour of Base Housing and an Exchange With Reporters at Tyndall Air Force Base

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