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Paul Ryan: We can do better than this. This bill is unworthy of our new president's signature. This is just a long spending wish…

On the recordAugust 16, 2012
We can do better than this. This bill is unworthy of our new president's signature. This is just a long spending wish list from every spending interest group that is out there.
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Paul Ryan
Wisconsin

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Paul Ryan criticizes the stimulus bill during a debate, stating it does not meet the standards expected from the new president.

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