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Bob Wise: “I appreciate that. I would note for the gentleman from California that it is true that Mr. Friedman has won a…”

On the recordMarch 17, 1994
I appreciate that. I would note for the gentleman from California that it is true that Mr. Friedman has won a distinguished award, as have many other economists with differing views from Mr. Friedman, so I return to my original point. Some pontificate, others legislate--and actually have to do the job--and I rest my case on that.
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Bob Wise
West Virginia

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Discussing differing views among economists during a debate.

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