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“[Deficits are] a yawner. We, as Republicans, have talked about deficits and balanced budgets since the days of Roosevelt, and the people simply haven't listened, because they can't relate to those huge numbers.”

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Paul Laxalt, born on August 2, 1922, is a former Governor of Nevada, United States. He has made significant contributions to politics, education, and philanthropy in Nevada. more

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