State and local governments were 9.1%. That was the foundational premise of this nation. Government, closely governed, was more efficient, more effective, more accountable. Now The Federal government's approaching 24% [of our economy]. We've had the last four years deficits of 1.9 trillion. No matter how much you try and punish success. I've actually got this one of my better charts here. (01:53–01:56)
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Asserts that the federal government spending is approaching 24% of the U.S. economy.
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