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“The American people want a balanced budget. They want Congress to stop this barbaric practice of perpetual deficit spending. It really, if you think about it, is a form of taxation without representation. We fought a war over that issue and we won that war.”

Quote by Mike Lee

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Mike Lee is a United States Senator representing the state of Utah. Born on June 4, 1971, he has a strong presence in the political arena with his conservative views and unwavering principles. more

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