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On the recordSeptember 9, 2004
Kerry's critique that has been consistent is, the war in Iraq shouldn't blow up our deficit. We should pay for this war rather than cut things like housing, healthcare, education, or increase the deficit.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Begala explains Kerry's consistent position on funding the Iraq war without increasing the deficit.

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