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“Debt is not caused by spending, it is caused by buying things that you don't pay for. Or, it's caused by cutting revenues that you don't offset ... by cuts in spending.”

Quote by Steny Hoyer

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Steny Hoyer is an American politician born on June 14, 1939. He has been serving as the U.S. Representative for Maryland's 5th district since 1975, one of the longest-serving representatives in the history of the district. Hoyer has held several key positions in Congress, including Majority Whip and Majority Leader, significantly influencing the political process in the United States. more

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