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On the recordMarch 7, 2012
the taxpayer has taken a pretty bad hit on this, and while I want the companies to do well, I think at some point we may have to put the taxpayers' needs and wants ahead of those of the companies.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Burgess emphasizes prioritizing taxpayers over companies in funding decisions.

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