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Bill Huizenga: “I was one of those state legislators that had to live under…”

Featuring: Bill Huizenga, Republican | U.S. House Michigan, District 4

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Bill Huizenga Points Out That Interest On National Debt Is 'Now Larger Than Our Defense Spending'

Published | Video Starts at 06:06

And yeah, it's a grassroots movement and it's a real pleasure and honor to be part of. And I know I'm eating into the generosity of the chairman here as a guest to the committee, but I was one of those state legislators that had to live under a constitutional requirement for a state balanced budget every year. And there is nothing harder than a reverse appropriation vote to take because you've overshot and then you now have to reel it back in. (06:06–06:13)

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Asserts that Bill Huizenga was a state legislator required to adhere to a balanced budget mandate.

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