David Schweikert: “For every dollar we take in in tax receipts, we spend $1.39.”

“But understand, in this country, how do I help folks understand? Here's where we're already at. And this will make sense in a little while. For every dollar we take in in tax receipts, we spend $1.39. We spend $1.39 for every dollar we take in tax receipts. But if you saw that previous chart, you've noticed that only about 24 to 26% is indiscretionary.” (06:08–06:17)

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