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George W. Bush: “We ought to fund priorities, but as they head out of town, the Congress must not overspend.”

On the recordOctober 2, 2002
We ought to fund priorities, but as they head out of town, the Congress must not overspend.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks to Hispanic Leaders

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