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On the recordFebruary 10, 2009
This is America. We don't disparage wealth, we don't begrudge anybody for achieving success, and we believe success should be rewarded.
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Jeb Hensarling
Republican · Texas

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Hensarling agrees with the President on the value of rewarding success.

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