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Jodey Arrington: When you are in a hole and you want to get out, the first thing you have to do is stop digging.

On the recordMarch 22, 2023
When you are in a hole and you want to get out, the first thing you have to do is stop digging.
Said by
Jodey Arrington
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Arrington uses a metaphor to criticize excessive government spending.

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