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George W. Bush: Congress needs to make sure that when they spend the people's money, there's transparency and an up-or-down vote for…

On the recordFebruary 4, 2007
Congress needs to make sure that when they spend the people's money, there's transparency and an up-or-down vote for each item.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks Following a Cabinet Meeting and an Exchange With Reporters

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