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John Cornyn: “Taxpayers won't pay a penny [for the White House…”

Featuring: John Cornyn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Published | Video Starts at 11:21

… time, the President wants to have a place where he can entertain foreign dignitaries and others in a larger ballroom than currently exists. And he's willing to pay for it. Taxpayers won't pay a penny [for the White House modifications]. so I'm fine with him doing that. I'm sure it'll be a first class operation, and I think it will enhance the function and the usability of the White House for official purposes. (11:21–11:24)

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Asserts that taxpayers will not pay for the White House modifications.

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