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Jeb Hensarling: “I joined the Budget Committee because ultimately the budget is about priorities. And, Madam Speaker, I came to this body…”

On the recordFebruary 13, 2008
I joined the Budget Committee because ultimately the budget is about priorities. And, Madam Speaker, I came to this body because I believe America needs greater freedom and greater opportunity. And you can't have more freedom and more government. You have to choose between one or the other. And sometimes, Madam Speaker, especially at a time of challenging economic times, you have got to decide which is more important, a government check or a paycheck.
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Jeb Hensarling
Republican · Texas
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Discussing the importance of budget priorities and the balance between government and individual freedom.

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