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George W. Bush: “Balancing the budget requires keeping the economy strong, keeping tax rates low, and keeping spending in check.”

On the recordAugust 22, 2007
Balancing the budget requires keeping the economy strong, keeping tax rates low, and keeping spending in check.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement on the Federal Budget

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