1975 we spent $332 billion, for the first time spent over $300 billion. When do you think we spent $400 billion for the first time?
Joe Barton: “1975 we spent $332 billion, for the first time spent over $300 billion. When do you think we spent $400 billion for the…”
On the recordJanuary 25, 1995
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Discussing federal spending trends during a House floor debate.
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