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George W. Bush: I like to remind people it makes sense to have common sense in Washington, particularly when it comes to spending your…

On the recordMarch 13, 2001
I like to remind people it makes sense to have common sense in Washington, particularly when it comes to spending your money.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks to the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce in East Brunswick, New Jersey

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