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On the recordMarch 15, 2011
Unfortunately, my friends on the Minority seem to be able to only create jobs in the government sector, and those on my side would rather we create as many jobs as possible in the private sector.
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Joe Barton
Republican · Texas

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Critiques the opposition for focusing on government jobs instead of private sector job creation.

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