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Bobby Scott: “Now we turn over a surplus to President Bush and he has made no tough choices. He has cut taxes and increased spending.…”

On the recordFebruary 11, 2003
Now we turn over a surplus to President Bush and he has made no tough choices. He has cut taxes and increased spending. Have they recommended any tough choices?
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Bobby Scott
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Discussing fiscal policy and budget decisions during a House floor debate.

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