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George W. Bush: “We believe the American people can spend their money better than the Government can spend it.”

On the recordJuly 10, 2007
We believe the American people can spend their money better than the Government can spend it.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks on the Office of Management and Budget Mid-Session Review

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