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George W. Bush: Today's economic uncertainty makes this the wrong time to lock in $170 billion in long-term spending.

On the recordOctober 2, 2001
Today's economic uncertainty makes this the wrong time to lock in $170 billion in long-term spending.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 2646 - Farm Security Act of 2001

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