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George W. Bush: This debate illustrates a point I've been making for a while: When money is left in Washington, there is a tremendous…

On the recordMarch 23, 2001
This debate illustrates a point I've been making for a while: When money is left in Washington, there is a tremendous temptation for the Government to use it.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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