So the reason that we need a gas tax or we have had to make a choice on a gas tax, not we, but in prior sessions, is because Our economy is not producing the tax revenue to pay our bills. And the way that as conservatives we know we can alternatively pay our bills is by growing our economy and creating an industry and tax paying jobs. (42:42–42:46)
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Asserts that the economy is not generating enough tax revenue to cover expenses.
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