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Thomas A. Garrett: “We are also reminded that Jefferson said in 1816 that he sincerely believed that the principle of spending money today…”

On the recordJuly 19, 2011
We are also reminded that Jefferson said in 1816 that he sincerely believed that the principle of spending money today that we don't have, to be paid for by posterity, is but swindling future generations--something this Republican Party does not wish to do. With that, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Johnson).
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Thomas A. Garrett
Virginia
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Jul 19, 2011

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