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On the recordJune 5, 2012
Each time they pass one of these tax cuts without paying for it, that adds to the debt.
Said by
Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Doggett highlights the financial implications of tax cuts not offset by spending reductions.

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