09/02/2001
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"I will use my veto to stop tax increases and runaway spending that threaten the strength of our economy and the prosperity of our people."
"I will not accept an irresponsible tax-and-spend budget."
"Earmarks are spending provisions that are slipped into bills by individual Members of Congress, often at the last hour and without discussion or debate."
"The American people expect us to spend their tax dollars wisely, or not at all."