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“When this president was sworn into office, he was handed a deficit of over a trillion dollars. Republicans were in control of Congress for much of the time that President George W. Bush was in office, and they didn't do a great job of controlling spending.”

Quote by Jay Carney

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Jay Carney, born on May 22, 1965, is a former White House Press Secretary. He served in the Obama administration and is known for his professional communication skills and deep understanding of policy. more

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