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George W. Bush: When the Government starts paying, the Government starts deciding.

On the recordOctober 25, 2004
When the Government starts paying, the Government starts deciding.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks in a Discussion in Richland Center, Wisconsin

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