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George W. Bush: “Balances the Budget by 2012 Maintains proven pro-growth policies – keeping taxes low and restraining government spending…”

On the recordFebruary 3, 2008
Balances the Budget by 2012 Maintains proven pro-growth policies – keeping taxes low and restraining government spending – to ensure that near-term deficits are overcome and we achieve a surplus in 2012.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Fact Sheet: The President's FY09 Budget

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