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Mitt Romney: “I would put a ban on earmarks. I think it opens the door to excessive spending.”

On the recordFebruary 21, 2012
I would put a ban on earmarks. I think it opens the door to excessive spending.
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Mitt Romney
Republican · Utah

Editor's note · Context

Romney expresses his stance on earmarks, advocating for a ban to prevent excessive spending.

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